The dentist behind Tokyo Expat Dental
Dr Shuya Saito (齋藤 修也) leads the clinic in Nishishinbashi, bringing its clinical work and patient conversations together. The aim is to make care understandable for people living internationally, whether they are establishing a regular dentist in Tokyo or need help during a visit.
His approach combines preventive care with careful assessment and clear explanations, helping you understand the proposed treatment before deciding how to proceed.
Start with the person, not a procedure.
Your symptoms matter, but so do your priorities, previous experiences and plans. An appointment is a chance to understand what is happening and why a particular option is being considered.
Dr Saito’s proposed care is discussed alongside alternatives, limitations and the practical implications of treatment. You can ask about cost, recovery and follow-up before deciding what to do.
Education and clinical experience
Clinical role: Founder and Director, Tokyo Expat Dental, from November 2026
Dental education: Graduated from Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, in March 2022
Hospital experience: Joined the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Juntendo University Hospital, Tokyo, in April 2022
Professional experience: Dental practice within a Tokyo medical corporation. From December 2024 to July 2026, lead dentist and clinic director at an English-speaking dental clinic in Tokyo, where he led the clinic’s development and shaped its care for international patients
Dr Saito speaks English and Japanese. Hindi and Polish are available through assistants on request and on their working days; please ask when booking. Interpreters for other languages need advance notice, and any cost is discussed with you first.
Further training and memberships
Invisalign certification: Certified Invisalign Provider. Invisalign is not approved as a medical device in Japan, and Tokyo Expat Dental does not offer Invisalign treatment
Implantology: International Implantology Certification
Continuing education: Omori Academy, Tokyo, 3rd cohort
Professional membership: Society of Japan Clinical Dentistry (SJCD)
Your consultation in Nishishinbashi
Care takes place in two private treatment rooms. Digital tooth scans, a dental microscope and X-rays are available when needed. Your dentist will explain how they support your assessment or treatment.
Bring questions about the problem itself and the choices that follow. You do not need to decide on a procedure before your examination.
Prepare for your first appointment
Meet Dr Saito at your first visit.
Arrange a consultation or contact the team about the care you are looking for.