5 Recommended English-Friendly Dentists in Yokohama

5 Recommended English-Friendly Dentists in Yokohama

If you’re a foreign resident or tourist in Japan and require urgent dental care or just a routine checkup, you may be concerned about your ability to communicate with your dentist. The following article introduces 5 English-speaking dentists in Yokohama who can meet your dental needs while communicating in your language.

Nakamaru Dental Clinic

Nakamaru Dental Clinic
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Access

  • 2-Minute walk from Ishikawacho Station, serviced by Negishi Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line
  • 10-Minute-walk from Minatomirai Line’s Motomachi-Chukagai Station

Location

Mamebun Building 3F, 1-13-5 Ishikawa-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama

Hours

  • Tuesday, Thursday 9:00-13:30/14:30-18:00
  • Wednesday, Friday 10:00-13:30/15:00-19:30
  • Saturday 10:00-12:00/12:00-16:00
Office HoursMonTueWedThuFriSatSunHols
Morning Closed9:00–13:3010:00–13:309:00–13:3010:00–13:3010:00–12:00ClosedClosed
Afternoon Closed14:30–18:0015:00–19:3014:30–18:0015:00–19:3012:00–16:00ClosedClosed
Note: Nakamaru Dental Clinic only accepts patients with private insurance, not Japanese national health insurance.

Appointment Required

Yes

Phone

045-681-3359 (English)

Appointment

English-friendly Services and Support

  • General dentistry
  • Periodontal treatment
  • Root canal treatment
  • Preventive dentistry
  • Cosmetic dentistry
  • Implants

About Nakamaru Dental Clinic

As stated in its philosophy, Nakamaru Dental Clinic in Yokohama is dedicated to establishing higher standards of dental care in Japan, utilizing the most up-to-date techniques and modern state-of-the-art equipment. Clinic director Dr. Goro Nakamaru has been working as a dentist for close to three decades, spending several years abroad in California completing advanced qualifications at UCLA. He opened Nakamaru Dental Clinic in 2002. Working alongside Dr. Nakamaru is Dr. Tomoki Nanpo, who specializes in advanced orthodontics. 

The clinic focuses on detailed dental inspections and procedures, using magnification instruments even for routine treatment to ensure the highest possible level of quality. The dentists at Nakamaru Dental Clinic aim for total mouth care, from gum examinations to root canals to early interventions aimed at arresting tooth decay before it worsens. The clinic’s implants, orthodontics, and cosmetic dentistry refuse to compromise aesthetics for functionality, striving to provide beautiful smiles as well as teeth that allow patients to chew and speak without issue.

For residents of Japan or international visitors, Nakamaru Dental Clinic offers not only the type of dental care that they may be used to at home but the comfort and ease of communicating with a dentist in English. Due to Dr. Nakamaru’s years spent studying and working overseas, he is able to speak with patients in English about the details of their treatment as well as his recommendations for care moving forward. 

The clinic’s detailed consultations tend to take slightly longer than other facilities, meaning that appointments fill up fast, so be sure to telephone for an appointment well in advance.

Fureainooka Dental Clinic

Fureainooka Dental Clinic
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Access

  • 2-minute walk from Green Line’s Tsuzuki-fureainooka Station

Location

Fureainooka Ekimae Building 2F, 8-10 Kuzugaya, Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama

Hours

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9:00-13:00/14:30-19:00
Office HoursMonTueWedThuFriSatSunHols
Morning 9:00–13:009:00–13:009:00–13:009:00–13:009:00–13:009:00–13:00ClosedClosed
Afternoon 14:30–19:0014:30–19:0014:30–19:0014:30–19:0014:30–19:0014:30–19:00ClosedClosed
Note: The English-speaking dentist is only available Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday

Appointment Required

Yes

Phone

045-949-6474

Appointment

English-friendly Services and Support

  • General dentistry
  • Periodontal treatment
  • Root canal treatment
  • Preventive dentistry
  • Cosmetic dentistry
  • Implants
  • Dentures
  • Orthodontics
  • Pediatric dentistry

About Shinjuku Eastside Square Dental Clinic

Fureainooka Dental Clinic is a welcoming family-friendly dental facility in Yokohama that aims to create a relaxing “spa-like atmosphere” for its patients. Clinic director Dr. Tadashi Akiniwa has been working in the dental medicine field since the mid-1990s, with further qualifications and experience gained during his time at UCLA in California as well as in Japan. The clinic aims to combine cutting-edge technology and methods with a down-to-earth neighborly approach to put patients at ease.

As well as basic services such as regular checkups and cleaning to prevent gum damage and tooth decay, Fureainooka Dental Clinic also works with orthodontics and implants as well as cosmetic dental procedures. The main aim is to ensure that patients walk away with a smile that looks great, filled with healthy teeth and gums. The clinic is especially welcoming to children, easing them into the process of visiting the dentist and taking care of their own dental hygiene.

Foreign residents and tourists in Japan who prefer to converse with their dentist in English will be pleased to hear that service in English is available. The clinic’s English-speaking dentist works on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, so be sure to make time on one of those days if you wish to book an appointment. Advance reservations are required and are best made by telephone.

Hongo Dental Clinic

Hongo Dental Clinic
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Access

  • 10-Minute walk or 3-minute bus ride from Keihin-Tohoku Line’s Konandai Station

Location

1-2-14 Moto-Ohashi, Sakae-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa

Hours

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30-12:00/14:00-18:00
  • Saturday 9:30-12:00/14:00-17:00
Office HoursMonTueWedThuFriSatSunHols
Morning 9:30–12:009:30–12:009:30–12:00Closed9:30–12:009:30–12:00ClosedClosed
Afternoon 14:00–18:0014:00–18:0014:00–18:00Closed14:00–18:0014:00–17:00ClosedClosed
Note: Credit cards are accepted only for non-insurance treatments. Reception closes 30 minutes before closing time.

Appointment Required

Yes

Phone

045-831-4601

Appointment

English-friendly Services and Support

  • General dentistry
  • Periodontal treatment
  • Endodontic treatment
  • Pediatric dentistry
  • Orthodontics
  • Surgery
  • Dentures
  • Implants
  • Sleep apnea treatment
  • Whitening

About Hongo Dental Clinic

Hongo Dental Clinic has been providing dental care to the international community in Yokohama for over 50 years. Clinic director Dr. Masahiko Mizoguchi has been working as a dentist since the late 1970s and, along with assistant director Dr. Tomoko Okada, leads a team of experienced dentists, oral surgeons, and dental hygienists, along with one orthodontist. 

The clinic’s focus is on providing top quality, lifelong dental care for everyone from the very young (pediatrics) to the very old (gerodontics). A broad array of treatments are available from basic cleaning and checkups for the prevention of gum disease and tooth decay to orthodontics, implants, and oral surgery, as well as cosmetic services such as teeth whitening. There are specialized programs for pre- and post-pregnancy dental care (as well as a kids’ playroom) and dentists can treat patients with swallowing disorders, dysphagia, joint disorders, halitosis (bad breath), and teeth grinding. Hongo Dental Clinic can also provide fitted mouthguards for athletes and even arrange house calls for patients unable to leave their home. 

Foreign residents and tourists concerned about their ability to communicate with a dentist in Japan will feel at home in Hongo Dental Clinic. Dr. Mizoguchi and Dr. Okada both speak English and the clinic welcomes inquiries and appointments in English over the telephone. Patients can rest assured that treatment and procedures will be explained clearly in English.

Yokohama Bayside Dental Clinic

Yokohama Bayside Dental Clinic
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Access

  • 7-Minute walk from Yokohama Station, serviced by Tokaido Line, Tokyu Toyoko Line, Keihin Tohoku Line, and Keikyu Line

Location

#107 Yokohama Portside Reina Building, 5-1 Sakae-cho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama

Hours

  • Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30-13:30/15:00-19:30
  • Saturday 9:30-12:00/13:30-17:00
Office HoursMonTueWedThuFriSatSunHols
Morning 9:30–13:309:30–13:309:30–13:309:30–13:309:30–13:309:30–12:00ClosedClosed
Afternoon 15:00-19:3015:00-19:3015:00-19:3015:00-19:3015:00-19:3013:30–17:00ClosedClosed
Note: The clinic closes early at 18:00 on the fourth Friday of each month.

Appointment Required

Yes

Phone

045-620-2617

Appointment

English-friendly Services and Support

  • General dentistry
  • Crowns and bridges
  • Implants
  • Dentures
  • Surgery
  • Endodontic treatment
  • Periodontal treatment
  • Temporomandibular joint disorder
  • Whitening

About Yokohama Bayside Dental Clinic

Yokohama Bayside Dental Clinic is a spotless, modern dental facility with state-of-the-art equipment, opened by Dr. Ryo Yamada to provide a broad range of dental care to both Japanese nationals and the international community in Yokohama. Dr. Yamada has nearly two decades of experience as a dentist and has undergone advanced specialized training in Japan as well as in the United States.

The clinic provides routine checkups and cleanings, as well as more complex interventions such as bonding, implants, dentures, root canals, and wisdom tooth extractions. Cosmetic procedures such as teeth whitening are also available. Patients who have problems with teeth grinding can also seek advice and treatment from Dr. Yamada. 

Foreign residents of Japan as well as visitors can visit Yokohama Bayside Dental Clinic and feel secure in the knowledge that they will be able to speak with their dentist in English. Dr. Yamada is completely comfortable communicating with patients in English and is able to explain even the most complex dental procedures in clear and simple terms.

Mame Dental Clinic

Mame Dental Clinic
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Access

  • 2-Minute walk from Minatomirai Line’s Motomachi-Chukagai Station

Location

  • Minato-Yamashita Building B1F, 1-2-8 Shin-Yamashita, Naka-ku, Yokohama

Hours

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,Friday 10:00-13:30/15:00-27:00
  • Saturday, Sunday 10:00-13:30/15:00-18:00
Office HoursMonTueWedThuFriSatSunHols
Morning 10:00–13:3010:00–13:30Closed10:00–13:3010:00–13:3010:00–13:3010:00–13:30Closed
Afternoon 15:00–20:0015:00–20:00Closed15:00–20:0015:00–20:0015:00-18:0015:00-18:00Closed
Note: Reception closes 30 minutes before dental treatment concludes (morning and afternoon)

Appointment Required

Yes

Phone

045-211-4747

Appointment

English-friendly Services and Support

  • General dentistry
  • Pediatric dentistry
  • Surgery
  • Implants
  • Cosmetic dentistry
  • Whitening
  • Orthodontics
  • Dentures

About Akebono Family Dental

Mame Dental Clinic in Yokohama is a small welcoming dental office that aims to provide dental care for all, regardless of nationality or age. Clinic director Dr. Tokiko Katsunuma recognizes the importance of excellent dental care in providing a better quality of life for patients young and old, paying attention to the dental needs and afflictions that tend to accompany different phases of life. The clinic also welcomes parents and children, including an on-site kids’ playroom to keep its littlest patients comfortable and entertained, and put their parents’ minds at ease. 

Mame Dental Clinic is a keen promoter of preventative dental care through general basic dental services like checkups and cleaning, as well as instructing patients on techniques for improved oral hygiene. The clinic can also assist patients with more acute dental needs, including interventions such as orthodontics, root canals, dentures, and implants. Cosmetic procedures such as teeth whitening are also available.

Whether you’re a visitor to Japan or a long-term foreign resident, you may be concerned about your ability to communicate easily with your dentist. Mame Dental Clinic provides service in English so that you can explain your dental needs and get clear answers that you fully understand.

Book Your Next Dental Appointment in Yokohama

When it comes to something as important as your teeth, you may feel more comfortable at a Japanese dentist’s office where you can communicate in English. The 5 English-speaking dentists in Yokohama listed above can provide quality dental care with full consultations in English.