Okada Dental Clinic
About
Okada Dental Clinic, located in Nakamachi, Setagaya Ward, provides dental care primarily for children but also serving a wide range of age groups. The clinic director, having completed the oral surgery graduate course at Nippon Dental University, draws on experience at the medical corporation Ochiai Pediatric Dentistry. In terms of treatment, the clinic emphasizes cavity prevention using sodium fluoride and follows a policy of avoiding tooth extraction and drilling whenever possible. Regarding facilities, the clinic is fully barrier-free under the concept of creating a clinic that is kind to people. Patients using strollers or wheelchairs can move comfortably, and entry with shoes on is permitted. English-speaking services are available, making the clinic accessible to a diverse range of patients. Infection prevention measures are thoroughly implemented. Regular disinfection of shared spaces, high-pressure sterilization of equipment, strict staff health management and hand disinfection, as well as mask and goggle usage are practiced. The clinic implements various infection control measures including strict standard precautions, active use of extraoral suction and rubber dams, regular hospital ventilation, and adjusting congestion in the waiting room through appointment time limits. In this way, the clinic provides dental care that balances consideration for preventive and facility aspects with infection control measures.
