Located in Awazu-cho, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, Shirase Dental Clinic operates as the only endodontic specialty clinic in Shiga Prefecture. The clinic provides scientifically proven, world-standard root canal treatment based on clinical concepts and techniques from the Department of Endodontics at the University of Pennsylvania in the United States, and thoroughly maintains sterile procedures through the use of autoclave sterilizers, clean water systems, and disposable equipment. The clinic has adopted a treatment system in collaboration with regional dental clinics, providing a consistent flow from counseling for referred patients to root canal treatment and prescription of prosthetic restorations to their regular dental clinic. Appointments are limited to 4 patients per day in fully private rooms that respect privacy, with a generous 90 minutes allocated for each treatment session. The clinic offers support in English and Korean, accepts credit cards and electronic payments, and provides on-site parking.