ENGLISH INFORMATION
Dental care in Chofu,
with English support.
Ogasawara Dental Clinic 小笠原歯科医院
Our dentist can communicate in English. We welcome patients with or without Japanese public health insurance.
Online booking is in Japanese. If you need help, send us a LINE message in English. Telephone support is in Japanese only.
How to make
an appointment
Online booking — available 24 hours
Both new patients and patients currently receiving treatment can book appointments online.
Use our iApo booking page for treatment or a checkup. The booking screens and registration instructions are in Japanese.
- First visit or no patient-card number: choose 「初めての方はこちら」 (first-time users). Register with your email address to continue to online booking.
- Returning patients: choose 「２回目以降の方はこちら」 (returning patients). The login page accepts your email address or patient-card number. If you have a patient card and are using iApo for the first time, follow its instructions to log in with your card number and 8-digit date of birth.
Need help in English? Use LINE
Add our LINE account and send your name, whether you have visited us before, up to three preferred dates and times, and a brief description of what you need. You can also ask about changing an appointment.
Your appointment is confirmed after you and the clinic agree on a date and time through LINE replies. Replies are normally sent during clinic hours; please allow time for a reply.
Contact us on LINE →When you need
urgent dental care
For toothache, swelling, a lost filling or crown, or a denture problem, check the online booking page. Same-day assessment or temporary treatment may be available, depending on your condition and the clinic’s schedule. Further visits may be needed.
Denture repairs are generally completed on the same day. Depending on the condition of the denture and the type of repair, we may need to keep it for longer.
For a prompt response when no suitable online slot is shown, call 042-484-0800 with someone who can speak Japanese. You can also message us on LINE in English.
Telephone support is in Japanese only. Please allow time for a LINE reply.
Clinic hours
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday | 9:00–12:00 14:00–20:00 |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 9:00–13:30 |
| Thursday, Sunday & public holidays | Closed |
Health insurance
and fees
Japanese public health insurance
We accept Japanese public health insurance, including National Health Insurance and Employee Health Insurance. Coverage and your share of the cost depend on your insurance eligibility and the treatment provided.
If you do not have Japanese public health insurance
You can still receive care. For treatment normally covered by Japanese public health insurance, we calculate the fee using the applicable Japanese public health insurance fee schedule. Without coverage, you pay the full fee yourself. The amount depends on the examinations and treatment you receive. Please ask us about the expected cost.
Private treatment
Treatments not covered by public insurance, such as ceramic restorations and whitening, have separate private fees. We explain the options and costs before treatment. We welcome patients with dental implants who would like advice on brushing and oral care. We also treat problems such as peri-implantitis and repair implant restorations depending on the individual case. We do not provide orthodontic treatment.
Treatment details and fees (Japanese) →Payment
The same payment methods are available for insured treatment, patients without insurance, and private treatment.
- Cash
- Credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, JCB and American Express
- Transport IC cards, including PASMO
- PayPay
Credit cards can be used for small payments as well.
What to bring
- To use Japanese public health insurance: bring your My Number Card registered for health insurance use, or your Health Insurance Eligibility Certificate (資格確認書).
- If you do not have insurance: no documents or other items are required by the clinic; please bring a means of payment.
English support
During your dental visit
Dr. Ogasawara can communicate in English. Reception staff can assist using translation functions on a device.
Written communication / LINE
You can send appointment requests and questions in English through LINE.
Telephone
You can also call to arrange or change an appointment for a first or return visit during clinic hours. Telephone support is in Japanese only. Please use LINE if you need to communicate in English.
Access
2F Ogasawara Building, 1-12-7 Kojimacho
Chofu, Tokyo 182-0026, Japan
We are a 3-minute walk from the north exit of Chofu Station on the Keio Line. The building has a Doutor coffee shop on the ground floor.
The clinic is on the second floor of a building without an elevator. Please use the stairs on the left side of the building.
Directions and nearby parking (Japanese) →Ready to arrange
your visit?
Book online if you can use the Japanese booking screens, or contact us on LINE in English.
Call 042-484-0800 (Japanese only)For more about the clinic and dentist: About the clinic (Japanese) · Meet the dentist (Japanese)