Dental Care in Japan: Guides & Clinic Directory

Everything we have written for foreigners using dentists in Japan, plus the full list of English-speaking clinics we work with.

Guides & Directory Partners
Clinic Directory

Find a clinic near you

28 English-speaking dental clinics across 12 prefectures. Each listing shows the address, the languages spoken and the treatments offered.

Tokyo 9 Kanagawa 4 Hyogo 4 Osaka 2 Okinawa 2 Aichi 1 Chiba 1 Fukuoka 1 Niigata 1 Saitama 1 Shizuoka 1 Tochigi 1 Full directory →

City Guides

How to find an English-speaking dentist, city by city

Where the English-speaking clinics are in each city, what to expect, and who we can book for you.

FAQ

Insurance questions, answered

The questions we are asked most often about Japanese health insurance and what it covers at the dentist.

Read the dental insurance FAQ →

Guides

Everything else you might need to know

39 guides on dental care in Japan, written for people who did not grow up in the system.

Getting Started

Start here if this is your first time looking for a dentist in Japan.

Insurance & Money

What treatment costs, what national health insurance covers, and what it does not.

Treatments

What each procedure involves in Japan, how long it takes and what you will pay.

Cosmetic

Whitening, veneers and ceramic work — all private-pay, all priced per clinic.

Prevention

Cleanings, checkups and gum treatment, and how often Japanese clinics expect to see you.

Emergencies

Toothache at night, at the weekend, or while travelling.

Visitors

Getting treated in Japan as a tourist, without Japanese health insurance.

Families

Children’s dentistry and dental care during pregnancy.

Language Help

The Japanese you need at the reception desk and in the chair.

Our Partners

Organizations We Work With

Japan Dental Navi collaborates with trusted organizations to better support foreign residents and visitors seeking healthcare in Japan.

Non-Profit Organization

Japan Health Info (JHI)

A non-profit organization that supports foreign residents and visitors in Japan in accessing appropriate medical services. JHI provides multilingual medical information and collaborates with Japan Dental Navi for dental-related inquiries, referring general health issues to appropriate medical providers.

  • Provides medical information in English and other languages
  • Assists with finding hospitals and understanding Japan's health insurance system
  • Collaborates with Japan Dental Navi for dental referrals
  • Connects patients to appropriate medical providers across specialties
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Non-Profit Organization

Japan Dental Volunteer Organization (JAVDO)

A non-profit organization that supports international public health through dentistry. JAVDO conducts volunteer dental activities in underserved areas of Vietnam, providing free dental treatment, preventive care, and oral health education to local children and residents.

  • Free dental treatment and preventive care in Vietnam
  • Oral health education for children and local communities
  • Annual recruitment of volunteer dental professionals
  • Opportunities for dental professionals seeking humanitarian work experience
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