5 Recommended English-Friendly Dentists in Shinjuku

5 Recommended English-Friendly Dentists in Shinjuku

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 Shinjuku who can meet your dental needs while communicating in your language.

The Empire Dental Office

The Empire Dental Office
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Access

  • 6-Minute walk from Sobu Line’s Sendagaya Station
  • 9-Minute walk from Sobu Line’s Shinanomachi Station
  • 7-Minute walk from Oedo Line’s Kokuritsu-Kyogijo Station, Exit A2
  • 10-Minute walk from Marunouchi Line’s Yotsuya-Sanchome Station, Exit 1

Location

28-1 Daikyo-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Hours

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Frirday, Saturday 9:00-12:00/13:00-18:00
Office HoursMonTueWedThuFriSatSunHols
Morning 9:00–12:009:00–12:009:00–12:00Closed9:00–12:009:00–12:00ClosedClosed
Afternoon 13:00–18:0013:00–18:0013:00–18:00Closed13:00–18:0013:00–18:00ClosedClosed
Note: You can visit The Empire Dental Office in an emergency without an appointment, but priority is given to those with appointments.

Appointment Required

Yes

Phone

03-3356-2910

Appointment

English-friendly Services and Support

  • General dentistry
  • Crowns
  • Bridges
  • Dentures

About The Empire Dental Office

The Empire Dental Office was run for many years by dentist and innovator Dr. Yoshihiro Kubo, who was educated in both Japan and the United States and has worked in dentistry for over three decades. He now shares the clinic with his son, Dr. Koichi Kubo, giving the place the feel of a family business with a warm welcoming environment that puts patients at ease. 

The main priority of the Empire Dental Office is life-long dental health. The dentists make every effort to protect and preserve original teeth through regular cleaning and checkups, as well as instructing patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques. The clinic only removes teeth when all other options have been exhausted. They do not install dental implants but can provide crowns, bridges, and dentures when necessary. 

The Empire Dental Office is located next to Shinjuku Gyoen, close to the National Stadium. Foreign residents and tourists concerned about their ability to communicate with a dentist in Japan can feel at ease when visiting The Empire Dental Office, as both Dr. Yoshihiro Kubo and Dr. Koichi Kubo can communicate with their patients in English.

Shinjuku Eastside Square Dental Clinic

Shinjuku Eastside Square Dental Clinic
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Access

  • Higashi-Shinjuku Station, Exit A3, serviced by Oedo Line and Fukutoshin Line

Location

Shinjuku East Side Square B1F, 6-27-30 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Hours

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30-13:30/14:30-19:00
  • Saturday 10:00-13:30/14:00-17:00
Office HoursMonTueWedThuFriSatSunHols
Morning 9:30–13:309:30–13:309:30–13:309:30–13:309:30–13:3010:00–13:30ClosedClosed
Afternoon 14:30–19:0014:30–19:0014:30–19:0014:30–19:0014:30–19:0014:00–17:00ClosedClosed
Note: Once a month, one Thursday and one Sunday are reserved for orthodontic treatments.

Appointment Required

Yes

Phone

0120-76-0086 / 03-6228-0086

Website

https://www.ses-dc.jp/
(Japanese-language website only, though English services are available)

Appointment

English-friendly Services and Support

  • General dentistry
  • Pediatric dentistry
  • Orthodontics
  • Aesthetic dentistry
  • Preventive dentistry
  • Implants
  • Periodontal disease treatment
  • Temporomandibular joint disorder

About Shinjuku Eastside Square Dental Clinic

Shinjuku Eastside Square Dental Clinic is a comfortable and modern dental clinic run by Dr. Kimiko Hamaya. As well as administration and treating patients, Dr. Hamaya is a specialist in anti-aging dental medicine. The clinic features dentists with other specializations, including Dr. Yutaka Iida and Dr. Kana Nose (corrective orthodontics) and Tatsuya Fujimori (dental implants). An oral surgeon is available on site on the fourth Thursday of every month. 

While preventative care and good dental hygiene are the main aims of Shinjuku Eastside Square Dental Clinic, the clinic can also treat gum, tooth, and jaw problems. Experienced dentists can advise patients on orthodontics, implants, and dental surgery, as well as cosmetic procedures such as tooth whitening and anti-aging treatments such as dental detoxes, hyaluronic acid injections, or genetic testing. The clinic caters to all patients but is particularly popular among women with children due to the availability of on-site childcare facilities (ask at reception). Children are also welcome for checkups, cleaning, and other interventions, with kind and reassuring service from the staff that puts nervous little patients at ease. 

Clinic director and head dentist Dr. Kimiko Hamaya speaks English, making Shinjuku Eastside Square Dental Clinic a good option for foreign residents and tourists concerned about their ability to communicate with a dentist in Japan.

ANBI Shinjuku Dentist & Orthodontic Clinic

ANBI Shinjuku Dentist & Orthodontic Clinic
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Access

  • Higashi-Shinjuku Station, Exit 3, serviced by Oedo Line and Fukutoshin Line
  • 7-Minute walk from Shinjuku-Sanchome Station, serviced by Shinjuku Line, Marunouchi Line, and Fukutoshin Line

Location

Shinjuku East Cross Building 5F, 6-29-11 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022

Hours

  • Monday, Tuesday, Friday 10:00-12:00/12:00-19:00
  • Wednesday, Saturday 10:00-12:00/12:00-16:00
  • Thursday 12:00-21:00
Office HoursMonTueWedThuFriSatSunHols
Morning 10:00–12:0010:00–12:0010:00–12:00Closed10:00–12:0010:00–12:00ClosedClosed
Afternoon 12:00–19:0012:00–19:0012:00–16:0012:00–21:0012:00–19:0012:00–16:00ClosedClosed
Note: Credit cards are accepted only for non-insurance treatments. Reception closes 30 minutes before closing time.

Appointment Required

Preferred (priority given to patients with appointments)

Phone

03-5291-6788

Appointment

English-friendly Services and Support

  • General dentistry
  • Periodontal disease treatment
  • Dentures
  • Preventive dentistry
  • Surgery
  • Implants
  • Orthodontics
  • Aesthetic dentistry
  • Whitening
  • Temporomandibular joint disorder
  • Botox treatment

About ANBI Shinjuku Dentist & Orthodontic Clinic

ANBI Shinjuku Dentist & Orthodontic Clinic is a chic and classy modern clinic. Director Dr. Paul Ahn holds a PhD in his field as well as years of experience in orthodontics, implants, and cosmetic dental procedures. Apart from Japan, Dr. Ahn has worked in many different countries and has studied at some of the best dental schools in the world, including Harvard University.

The clinic offers a wide range of dental services from basic dental checkups and cleaning to corrective orthodontics and implants to cosmetic procedures such as whitening and reconstruction. Staff can also advise patients on problems such as clenching and teeth grinding, as well as providing custom-made mouthguards. Children are welcome, with many parents praising the staff for their kind and supportive care of young patients.

Foreign residents of Japan as well as tourists can rest assured that they will be able to communicate in English at ANBI Shinjuku Dentist & Orthodontic Clinic. Dr. Ahn’s years abroad have helped him become comfortable in English when explaining courses of treatment to his patients. In addition to English, the clinic also has Korean and Chinese speakers on staff.

Inaba Dental Office

Inaba Dental Office
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Access

  • 5-Minute walk from Yurakucho Line’s Edogawabashi Station, Exit 2
  • 8-Minute walk from Tozai Line’s Kagurazaka Station, Exit 2

Location

Yasui Building 1F, 335 Yamabuki-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Hours

  • Monday,Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30-13:00/14:30-18:30
  • Wednesday 9:30-13:00/14:30-20:00
  • Saturday 9:30-12:00/12:00-16:00
Office HoursMonTueWedThuFriSatSunHols
Morning 9:30–13:009:30–13:009:30–13:009:30–13:009:30–13:009:30–12:00ClosedClosed
Afternoon 14:30-18:3014:30-18:3014:30-20:0014:30-18:3014:30-18:3012:00–16:00ClosedClosed
Note: The clinic closes early at 18:00 on the fourth Friday of each month.

Appointment Required

Yes

Phone

03-6659-5963

Appointment

English-friendly Services and Support

  • General dentistry
  • Preventive care
  • Dentures
  • Pediatric dentistry
  • Orthodontics
  • Implants
  • Surgery
  • Aesthetic dentistry

About Inaba Dental Office

Inaba Dental Office is a small and welcoming family clinic run by Dr. Tomohiro Inaba. Dr. Inaba has been working as a dentist for over two decades and has a PhD in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Nippon Dental University (Tokyo). He has also shared his expertise internationally via connections to the French Embassy in Japan and CCI France Japon. 

As well as basic dental services such as checkups and cleaning, Inaba Dental Office specializes in dental implants, orthodontics, and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Inaba’s specialized qualifications and background in oral surgery mean that the clinic provides top-quality dental work personalized to the individual patient. Children are welcome, where staff ensure that young patients are put immediately at ease. 

Both visitors to Japan and long- or short-term residents can come to Inaba Dental Office and rest assured that they will be able to communicate in English. Dr. Inaba speaks fluent English and Ms. Tomomi Inaba, who works in reception and administration, is happy to deal with any questions that patients might have.

Akebono Family Dental

Akebono Family Dental
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Access

  • 2-Minute walk from Fukutoshin Line’s Akebonobashi Station

Location

  • Yoshimura Building 1F, 5-1 Sumiyoshi-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Hours

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00-12:00/12:00-17:00
  • Thursday 9:00-12:00/12:00-17:00
  • Saturday, Sunday, Holidays 10:00-13:00/14:00-18:00
Office HoursMonTueWedThuFriSatSunHols
Morning 9:00-12:009:00-12:009:00-12:009:00-12:009:00-12:0010:00-13:0010:00-13:0010:00-13:00
Afternoon 12:00–17:0012:00–17:0012:00–17:0012:00–19:0012:00–17:0014:00-18:0014:00-18:0014:00-18:00
Note: Akebono Family Dental’s website does not contain any information in English, so please refer to the information here for the clinic’s access and contact information as well as its office hours. Prospective patients should contact the clinic by telephone and arrange for an appointment. Necessary paperwork can be completed upon arrival.

Appointment Required

Yes

Phone

03-3341-4621

Website

https://www.akebonobashi-family-dental.com/
(Japanese-language website only, though English services are available)

Appointment

English-friendly Services and Support

  • General dentistry
  • Periodontal disease treatment
  • Root canals
  • Dentures
  • Pediatric denistry
  • Orthodontics
  • Surgery
  • Implants
  • Aesthetic dentistry
  • Whitening

About Akebono Family Dental

Akebono Family Dental offers top-quality dental care within simple relaxing family-friendly surroundings. Along with an impressive range of professional qualifications and experience, clinic director Dr. Yutaka Yamaguchi puts great emphasis on reassuring and comforting his patients, giving clear guidance on the best ways to keep teeth healthy and beautiful. His colleague Dr. Kosuke Ugamura specializes in family dental care. 

As well as general basic dental care such as cleaning, checkups, and preventative dental medicine, Akebono Family Dental also provides more advanced services such as orthodontics, implants, and cosmetic dental procedures such as teeth whitening. The clinic inspects patients’ gums as carefully as their teeth, conducting regular inspections to ensure whole-mouth health and comfort. As the name of the clinic implies, children are more than welcome, with staff well-accustomed to the needs of younger patients.

For foreign residents as well as tourists who may be concerned about their ability to communicate with a dentist in Japan, Akebono Family Dental provides service in English as well as German, Chinese, and Korean. It’s best to inquire about your language needs when you telephone reception for an appointment. The staff will advise you on how to proceed.

Book Your Next Dental Appointment in Shinjuku

Tokyo has a range of English-speaking dental clinics, providing high-quality dental care to residents and tourists alike. These five Shinjuku dental clinics each offer comprehensive services, making it easy to find a treatment provider that is convenient for you.