YOKOYAMA Dental Clinic
YOKOYAMA Dental Clinic sits in Nakano, a residential Tokyo neighborhood that’s well-connected but far less chaotic than Shinjuku or Shibuya. It’s a standard Japanese neighborhood dental clinic — the kind that handles fillings, cleanings, crowns, and general oral care for local families. The website has some English content, which is a good sign, but that doesn’t guarantee a smooth English consultation. Reception and chair-side communication may still require patience, a translation app, or a Japanese-speaking friend on standby. That said, clinics like this that make any effort to include English online are usually more foreigner-aware than those that don’t bother. If your Japanese is zero, call ahead or send an email in English before booking — the response (or lack of one) will tell you everything you need to know about how prepared they are for you.
Patient Feedback
No substantial English-language patient reviews are publicly available for this clinic. Based on its profile as a small neighborhood dental practice in Nakano, expect a typical Japanese clinic experience: efficient, clinically focused, and not particularly chatty. Wait times at smaller practices like this tend to be shorter than at larger hospital-affiliated clinics. Thoroughness is generally a strength of Japanese dental care overall. Don’t expect a lot of unprompted explanation — you may need to ask questions directly.
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://yokoyama-dent.com
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東京都中野区中野２－１６－２６
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Nakano Station (JR Chuo Line) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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