For International Patients
Shibazono Dental Clinic is located in Shibazono-cho, Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
For more than 40 years, we have provided dental care to the local community, treating patients of all ages, from children to older adults.
We place great importance on communication and clear explanations, and we aim to provide treatment that is tailored to each patient’s oral condition and individual needs.
In addition to general dental care for cavities and periodontal disease, we offer a wide range of services, including preventive dentistry, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, orthodontic treatment, dental implants, dentures, and cosmetic dentistry.
For First-Time Patients
Appointments
Appointments are accepted by telephone only. Please call us in advance to make an appointment. You may visit without an appointment; however, depending on how busy the clinic is, you may have to wait for a long time, or we may only be able to provide emergency treatment due to time constraints. Thank you for your understanding.
What to Bring to Your First Appointment
If you are enrolled in Japan’s public health insurance system, please bring your My Number Card registered for use as a health insurance card, a Certificate of Eligibility, or another document that confirms your insurance status.
If we are unable to verify your insurance eligibility, your treatment cannot be processed under Japan’s public health insurance system.
If you are currently taking medication or receiving treatment for another medical condition, please bring any available information about your medications and current treatment.
What to Bring
Patient
What to Bring
Dental Services
We provide the following dental services.
Area of Dentistry
Depending on the treatment, some procedures may be covered by Japan’s public health insurance, while others are provided as private treatment and are not covered by insurance.
We will explain the treatment plan and estimated costs before treatment begins.
About Shibazono Dental Clinic
More Than 40 Years of Dental Care in the Local Community
Shibazono Dental Clinic has provided dental care in the Shibazono area for more than 40 years. We treat patients of all ages, from children to older adults, and aim to be a dental clinic that local residents can continue to visit with confidence over the long term.
A Focus on Preventive Dentistry
We believe that dental care is not only about treating problems after pain develops. We also focus on preventing cavities and periodontal disease and helping patients maintain their natural teeth for as long as possible. We provide preventive care tailored to each patient’s oral condition, including regular checkups and professional dental cleaning.
A Comfortable Environment for Families with Children
Our clinic has a children’s play area and is designed to be accessible for patients with limited mobility. We also provide cavity treatment, preventive care, and orthodontic treatment for children.
Equipment for Diagnosis and Treatment
Our clinic is equipped with CT and cephalometric X-ray imaging systems, as well as private treatment rooms. We are committed to creating an environment in which patients can receive treatment with confidence, while also maintaining strict hygiene and infection-control measures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I receive treatment if I do not speak Japanese?
Yes. Our clinic has full-time staff who can communicate in English, Chinese, and Mongolian. Even if you do not speak Japanese, you can receive care in any of these three languages whenever you visit.
Q. Can I use Japanese health insurance?
If you are enrolled in Japan’s public health insurance system and we can verify that your coverage is valid, you can receive treatment under the insurance system. Please bring your My Number Card registered for health insurance use, a Certificate of Eligibility, or another document that confirms your insurance status. If we are unable to verify your insurance eligibility, your treatment cannot be processed as insured treatment.
Q. Can I use overseas travel insurance or private medical insurance?
If you use overseas travel insurance or private medical insurance, you must first pay the full treatment fee at our clinic. You will then need to submit a reimbursement claim to your insurance provider yourself. Coverage, claim procedures, and required documents vary by provider, so please check with your insurer before your visit.
Q. What should I bring to my appointment?
If you are using Japan’s public health insurance, please bring your My Number Card registered for health insurance use, a Certificate of Eligibility, or another document that confirms your insurance status.
If available, please also bring the following:
- Information about any medications you are currently taking
- Your medication notebook
- A referral letter or treatment information from another medical institution
- Records related to previous dental treatment
Q. Can you issue medical certificates or receipts in English?
Medical certificates and receipts issued by our clinic are available in Japanese only. If you need to submit them to an overseas insurance company or another organization, please check in advance which documents are required.
Our Dentists
Honorary Director: Fumio Oizumi / Director: Kosuke Oizumi
Honorary Director Fumio Oizumi draws on more than 40 years of experience providing dental care in the local community and treats patients of all ages, from children to older adults. Director Kosuke Oizumi values communication and clear explanations and provides a wide range of dental services, from general dentistry to orthodontic treatment and dental implants. Both dentists aim to provide care tailored to each patient’s oral condition and individual needs.
Clinic Hours and Access
Address
3-13-101 Shibazono-cho, Kawaguchi City, Saitama 333-0853, Japan
Approximately a 7-minute walk from Warabi Station on the JR Keihin-Tohoku Line.
Free parking is available for 26 vehicles.
Clinic Hours
Day
Appointments and Contact
Please make an appointment before visiting our clinic.
Phone: 048-269-6151
Please call in advance to make an appointment.
048-269-6151