UEDA Dental Clinic
UEDA Dental Clinic sits in Itabashi Ward, tucked into a residential stretch of Tokyo that most expats don’t end up in by accident. It’s a standard Japanese neighborhood dental clinic run under the medical corporation Yuzenkai — general dentistry, the usual scope.
The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a smooth bilingual experience. “Some English online” and “comfortable English consultation” are two very different things. If your Japanese is nonexistent, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything complicated — treatment explanations, consent, billing questions.
For routine stuff — cleaning, a filling, a checkup — you can probably muddle through with gestures and Google Translate. For anything involving root canals, extractions, or orthodontics, you’ll want more linguistic backup than that.
It’s a local clinic, not an expat-specialist practice. If you’re nearby in Itabashi and need dental care without trekking to central Tokyo, it’s worth a call to check current English availability before booking.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward neighborhood dental experience — thorough checkups, no unnecessary upselling, and a calm, unfussy atmosphere. Wait times seem reasonable for a local clinic. The dentist appears methodical and explains procedures step by step, which helps even when the language gap is real. Not a flashy practice, but patients seem to leave feeling like their teeth were actually looked at properly.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.ueda-d.net/
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東京都板橋区中丸町５５－３ ジュウエル城西２１６号室
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Kasuga Station (Oedo Line) — 8 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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