Uematsu Dental Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Tamagawa Station (Tokyu Tamagawa Line) — 2 min walk
  • Unhurried, thorough appointments
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Uematsu Dental Clinic sits on the second floor of the Feritoia Tamagawa building in Setagaya’s Tamagawa area — a quiet residential pocket of Tokyo that’s popular with expats but not exactly overrun with English-friendly services. The clinic covers standard dentistry: cleanings, fillings, crowns, that kind of thing. Their website has some English content, which suggests at least some awareness of foreign patients, but don’t show up expecting a fully bilingual experience. The English capability here is partial at best — you might get by, or you might be pulling out Google Translate. That said, Setagaya has a solid expat community, so the staff likely aren’t shocked when a non-Japanese speaker walks in. If your Japanese is zero, go in with a translation app ready and your dental history written down. Good for routine care if you’re local to the area.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried atmosphere — this isn’t a conveyor-belt clinic. The dentist is reportedly thorough and takes time to explain procedures. Wait times are generally reasonable for a neighborhood practice. It’s a small operation, which means more personal attention but fewer resources than a big urban clinic. Nothing flashy, just solid, attentive dental care in a residential setting.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English content, which is a good sign, but it doesn't confirm bilingual staff at reception or chairside. Realistically, you should expect a mostly Japanese-language environment. Simple communication — pointing at a tooth, nodding at a price sheet — is probably manageable. Anything complex, like explaining symptoms or understanding treatment options, will likely need a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend. Don't rely on fluent English support here without confirming first.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.uematsu-dent.com
    • 東京都世田谷区玉川3-10-10 フェリトイア玉川2F
    • Tamagawa Station (Tokyu Tamagawa Line) — 2 min walk
    Monday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday Closed
    Friday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Sunday Closed

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    Uematsu Dental Clinic

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

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