Ivy Dental Office
About
Located along National Route 169 in Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture, IVY Dental Office is a dental clinic specializing in dentistry, oral surgery, and pediatric dentistry. The clinic director brings a distinctive background: after graduating from Kinki University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, they worked as a junior high school teacher before obtaining their dental qualification at Nippon Dental University. They subsequently earned a medical doctorate at Nara Medical University's graduate school and served as an assistant professor in the university's oral surgery department. As a certified oral surgery specialist recognized by the Japanese Society of Oral Surgery, the director's unique career path and high level of expertise are defining characteristics of this clinic. Operating hours span from 8:00 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 20:00, accommodating evening appointments. While Tuesday is a closed day, the clinic remains open on Sundays and public holidays, making it accessible for patients with limited weekday availability. The facility features barrier-free design with no steps from the street to the interior, enabling wheelchair access. The clinic allows shoes inside, eliminating the need to change into slippers. Hygiene measures include proper sterilization of treatment instruments and antibacterial floor coatings, demonstrating commitment to maintaining a clean environment. Safety equipment such as emergency carts, monitor ECGs, and phase-contrast microscopes are also available. English-language support is offered, and parking facilities are provided. Guided by the philosophy that "prevention is better than treatment," the clinic places strong emphasis on preventive dentistry, including optional preventive care courses.
