Arriving in Tokyo
If you have recent X-rays or treatment notes from your previous dentist, email them to info@rodin-dental.jp before your first visit and we will take them into account when planning your care.
Expats & Embassies
Dentist for Expats, Families & Embassy Staff in Tokyo
For long-term residents, families, corporate transferees and diplomatic personnel living in Tokyo: regular check-ups, family dentistry and the paperwork that goes with them, in English. Rodin is designated by Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a consumption-tax-exempt facility for foreign missions.
Visiting the clinic for the first time? Read our overview for patients looking for an English-speaking dentist in Tokyo
Regular care
Your regular dentist while you live in Tokyo
Most residents come in for an examination and professional cleaning every 3 to 6 months; the interval is set at your examination according to your gum health. New patients can start with the first-visit package, and return cleanings can be booked online.
First-visit cleaning package
¥39,900 (tax incl.)Examination, X-ray imaging and dental photography, gum check, PMTC cleaning and AIRFLOW® stain and biofilm removal
Return cleaning (PMTC + AIRFLOW®)
¥19,900 (tax incl.)For registered patients
Families & children
Dental care for the whole family
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Preventive care for children
Check-ups, cleaning and fluoride for children, with time for them to get used to the clinic.
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Myofunctional therapy (ages 3–12)
Guided exercises for tongue, lip and breathing habits that are associated with how teeth and jaws develop.
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Children's orthodontics
Assessment and early orthodontic treatment such as Myobrace, explained with fees in writing before you decide.
Treatment of baby (primary) teeth for children aged 12 and under is charged at half the standard fee. Initial examination and consultation fees and diagnostic tests are charged at the standard rate.
Children's orthodontics: treatment, fees, duration and risks →
Diplomatic Patients
Tax exemption process for diplomatic patients
Rodin Dental Office Tokyo is officially designated by Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a Consumption Tax Exemption Facility (Designated Store) for Foreign Diplomatic Missions in Japan. Patients holding a valid Tax Exemption Card and Identification Card issued by the Office of the Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, are eligible to receive treatment without the 10% consumption tax, in accordance with the conditions specified on the card.
Required Documents
Valid Tax Exemption Card (issued by Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Valid Identification Card (issued by Office of the Minister's Secretariat)
Both cards must be presented at the time of payment
Designated Store
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Tax-Exempt Facility
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
of Japan
Insurance & documents
Insurance and paperwork
Japanese public health insurance is not accepted
Rodin is a private clinic and does not take part in Japan's National Health Insurance or employee health insurance schemes. Treatment is paid at the clinic at private-care rates.
English receipts and treatment certificates
Itemised receipts and a treatment certificate in English are available for claims with your own insurer.
Diagnosis and procedure codes
ICD-10 diagnosis codes and CDT procedure codes can be added to your documents on request.
Your insurer decides what your policy covers, so please check with them before treatment.
Moving to or from Japan
When you arrive, and when you leave
Leaving Japan
Before you move, ask us for copies of your records and X-ray images in English so your next dentist can continue your care.
Visiting the clinic
Hours, access and same-day visits
- Clinic hours
- Monday–Friday 09:00–18:00 (break 13:00–14:00)
- Saturdays and Sundays: open on selected days only, so please check availability before visiting. Closed on public holidays.
- Walk-ins
- Walk-ins are welcome on clinic days. Waiting times vary, so we recommend booking online or messaging us first.
- Dental emergencies
- Same-day appointments are arranged when the day's schedule allows. Message us on WhatsApp or call before you come.
International Community
Featured in Tokyo community publications
Rodin has been featured by publications and organisations that serve Tokyo's expatriate and diplomatic communities.
FAQ
Questions from residents and embassy staff
Can I use Japanese National Health Insurance at Rodin?
No. Rodin is a private clinic outside Japan's public insurance system, so treatment is charged at private-care rates. If you have private or international insurance, we provide English documents for your claim.
How does the diplomatic tax exemption work when I pay?
Present both your valid Tax Exemption Card and your Identification Card issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the time of payment. When both cards are presented, treatment is provided without the 10% consumption tax, in line with the conditions on the card.
Can several family members be seen on the same day?
You can ask for appointments for several family members on the same day when you book. We will confirm which times are available in our reply.
We are leaving Japan. Can we take our dental records with us?
Yes. Let us know before you move and we will prepare copies of your records and X-ray images in English for your next dentist.
How often should we come in for a check-up?
For most adults and children, every 3 to 6 months. Your dentist sets the interval at your examination based on your gum health and risk of decay.
Your new smile starts in Tokyo
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