Shimizu Dental Clinic
About
Located in Zaiku-cho, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, Shimizu Dental Clinic specializes in dental care. The clinic is closed on Thursdays, Sundays, and public holidays. A distinctive feature is its multilingual support, with services available in multiple languages including English and Korean. Payment options include credit cards, debit cards, and electronic payments, providing a convenient system for patients. The clinic has four on-site parking spaces, and when full, parking tickets are provided for use at Kosho Park, located a one-minute walk away. Barrier-free access is also available. The clinic places strong emphasis on infection prevention measures, including maintaining social distancing, removing magazines and newspapers from the waiting area, regular ventilation, hand sanitizer placement, and wiping frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs. Comprehensive hygiene management is implemented, including alcohol-based wiping and cleaning throughout the clinic including dental chairs, introduction of sterilization systems for treatment water, sterilization and disinfection of instruments, use of high-performance cleaners, and a sterilization system using Class B, S, and N sterilizers. During treatment, goggles and face shields are worn, and staff frequently practice hand washing and hand disinfection. The clinic also provides preventive dental care information, explaining that tooth brushing and oral care are effective for influenza prevention. Based on research findings that increased oral bacteria promote influenza infection and weaken the effects of anti-influenza medications, the clinic emphasizes the importance of reducing oral bacteria. Regular care including removal of tartar and stains that cannot be removed by brushing is recommended every 2-4 months. Brushing and gargling after waking up are also noted to help wash away bacteria that have increased overnight. Fluoride application is also described as effective for cavity prevention.
