Friend Dental Clinic
About
Located in Babacho, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, Friend Dental Clinic is situated in a convenient area just a few minutes by bus from Tsuruoka Station, close to Tsuruoka City Hall and Tsuruoka Park. Founded in September 2006 by Dr. Tomohiko Ito, the clinic operates under the motto "Bright, Smiling, and Gentle," offering a wide range of dental services including general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, preventive dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, and periodontal treatment. The clinic places particular emphasis on "plate orthodontics," a non-extraction orthodontic method that corrects teeth alignment while promoting normal jaw bone development in growing children. This approach is supported for its cost-effectiveness compared to conventional orthodontics, and early treatment is recommended. In terms of facilities, the clinic actively creates a safe and secure environment by introducing a microscope that magnifies up to 30 times for precise diagnosis and treatment, an electric anesthesia device that minimizes pain, low-exposure X-rays, laser equipment, and the Poseidon system that supplies sanitary treatment water throughout the clinic. Treatment rooms are separated by partitions for each unit, ensuring privacy is well maintained. The clinic can provide services in English and accepts credit cards and electronic payments. With parking and barrier-free facilities also available, the environment is accessible for a wide range of patients.
