Uchida Shika
Uchida Shika sits on the 5th floor of the Hakkei-zaka Building in Ota Ward, a residential part of south Tokyo that most expats don’t end up in unless they actually live there. The clinic handles standard dental work — checkups, cleanings, fillings, that kind of thing. Their website has some English content, which suggests they’ve made an effort, but don’t walk in expecting fluent English conversation at the front desk. This is a neighborhood dental practice, not an international clinic. If you live in Ota Ward and need a dentist without trekking to central Tokyo, it’s worth a call or an email first to gauge how far their English actually goes. Google Translate and a bit of patience will probably get you through the basics.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, no-rush atmosphere typical of smaller Japanese dental clinics — appointments tend to run on time and the doctor is thorough. Not a high-volume practice, so you’re not getting shuffled through. Locals describe it as reliable for routine care. No strong reports either way about English communication, which means it’s probably workable but not seamless.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://www.uchida-dental.net
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東京都大田区山王２－２－７ 八景坂ビル５Ｆ
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Keikyu Kamata Station (Keikyu Main Line) — 3 min walk
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