English speaking dentists in Okinawa

blacktulip · 07-27-2007, 11:19 PM

Hi I'm assuming not everyone here is related to the military and will have to see a civilian dentist. Are there any english speaking dentists, or foreign dentists working in Okinawa?

TheNoNamedOne · 07-27-2007, 11:38 PM

Go to Life Dental Clinic in Ginowan city. Dr. Oshiro is just excellent and is always trying to keep up with improvements within dentistry.

Great dentist and English speaker. A lot of his patients are foreignors. He is just excellent and making sure you feel no pain is of great concern to him.

If you want, PM me for the tel number so you can set up an appt, and I will try to explain how to get there, unless dk, doesn't mind if I post his office # in the open.

dk · 07-27-2007, 11:40 PM

Go ahead, I love Life Dental Clinic. Those guys made my year.

I had a lot of work done by those guys this year. Long story TP. I'll tell you what they fixed sometime if you're ever interested, but I spent about 3 or 4 months going there every week or two, and I still need more work done.

They've been great to me.

DoctorP · 07-28-2007, 12:19 AM

I know of a place near Courtney if you are up that way. They are not fluent, but the guy does a great job!

TheNoNamedOne · 07-28-2007, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by dk

Go ahead, I love Life Dental Clinic. Those guys made my year.

I had a lot of work done by those guys this year. Long story TP. I'll tell you what they fixed sometime if you're ever interested, but I spent about 3 or 4 months going there every week or two, and I still need more work done.

They've been great to me.

Yeah, Life Dental Clinic is great! The owner/dentist worked at Adventist Medical Center at the dental clinic there before he struck out on his own. As soon as he did, I followed him. All his nurses are great, too.

I can't count how many people I have sent his way -- both Jpn and foreignors.

Ok... here is the #098-890-5322

If after calling there, and you are not clear on how to get there, let me know and I will explain detailed instructions. Kinda close to the Jimmy Store/restaurant in Oyama, Ginowan -- but on the opposite side of 58 and half way between 58 and Convention bi-pass.

Oh, and when you go there, he will quiz you to see if you know how long you are supposed to brush your teeth -- answer: 18 minutes.

dk · 07-28-2007, 12:40 AM

I've never been faced with the doctor. Just the (cute) nurses.

I didn't even realize there was a "he" doctor. I had a hunch the woman who was working on me was the lead since she had been in command of my mouth for over 3 months.

TheNoNamedOne · 07-28-2007, 12:47 AM

The lead doctor and owner is Mr. Oshiro. About 48~50 yrs old. His second in command is the Orthodontist, who also does some of the regular dentistry as well.

My oral care has been top notch since living here and seeing him. I don't ever think I had as good of a dentist in the States as I do here with his clinic. Hope he never burns out and closes shop.

Though, his clinic is around 10 yrs old now. He needs to spend a little money on maintenance e.g. wall paper is raveling, wood floor all scratched up, front sign is rusting a tad. All minor things, and I could ignore it knowing he spends money on all the latest dentistry technology, but waiting room image is always good for new customers, and I like to see those I like succeed as much as possible and keep building their customer base. I am sure he will continue to do so, but image does count for some walking in the office for the first time.

smhersweetie · 07-28-2007, 01:13 AM

Damn...18 minutes? Doesn't that sound a bit too long?

TheNoNamedOne · 07-28-2007, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by smhersweetie

Damn...18 minutes? Doesn't that sound a bit too long?

Yeah, I think so, too. But he insists on that. But, I never brush my teeth that long. In fact, I read in Reader's Digest that anything over 6~8 minutes may scractch off enamel or dentine.

Been tempted to tell him that, but thought it would be rude to do so, and I would hate for his reply to be, "Well, then have Reader's Digest do your dental work for you."

blacktulip · 07-28-2007, 01:24 AM

Thanks everyone for the replies.

I'm actually looking at the possibility of working in Okinawa. I'm a dentist myself.

Does Dr. Oshiro have an email address?

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07-27-2007, 11:38 PM	#2
TheNoNamedOne Ban Cannon GO!!! Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 7,466 Thanks: 0 Thanked 464 Times in 297 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 76 Times in 74 Posts Credits: -389	Go to Life Dental Clinic in Ginowan city. Dr. Oshiro is just excellent and is always trying to keep up with improvements within dentistry. Great dentist and English speaker. A lot of his patients are foreignors. He is just excellent and making sure you feel no pain is of great concern to him. If you want, PM me for the tel number so you can set up an appt, and I will try to explain how to get there, unless dk, doesn't mind if I post his office # in the open.

07-28-2007, 12:47 AM	#7
TheNoNamedOne Ban Cannon GO!!! Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 7,466 Thanks: 0 Thanked 464 Times in 297 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 76 Times in 74 Posts Credits: -389	The lead doctor and owner is Mr. Oshiro. About 48~50 yrs old. His second in command is the Orthodontist, who also does some of the regular dentistry as well. My oral care has been top notch since living here and seeing him. I don't ever think I had as good of a dentist in the States as I do here with his clinic. Hope he never burns out and closes shop. Though, his clinic is around 10 yrs old now. He needs to spend a little money on maintenance e.g. wall paper is raveling, wood floor all scratched up, front sign is rusting a tad. All minor things, and I could ignore it knowing he spends money on all the latest dentistry technology, but waiting room image is always good for new customers, and I like to see those I like succeed as much as possible and keep building their customer base. I am sure he will continue to do so, but image does count for some walking in the office for the first time.

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smhersweetie Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 509 My Mood: Thanks: 88 Thanked 24 Times in 21 Posts Groans: 1 Groaned at 2 Times in 2 Posts Credits: 22,109,090	Damn...18 minutes? Doesn't that sound a bit too long?

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