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Regular treatment |
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Dental counseling
Detailed intraoral examination
Complete dental checkup
Tooth cleaning/checkup
Orientation |
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Tooth restoration
Endodontic treatment
Periodontal treatment
Oral surgery
Pediatric dentistry
Tooth replacement (dentures, bridges) |
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| Preventive dentistry |
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State-of-the-art dentistry |
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Self-care guidance
Plaque control program
Preventive maintenance |
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Autogeneous tooth transplantation
Regenerative therapy
Implants
Cosmetic dentistry
Whitening
Orthodontics |
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| Located in Osaka International Airport |
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 We provide emergency treatments to airline passengers and regular dental
care to airport workers. Many neighborhood residents also visit our clinic.
As a rule, we provide dentistry services on an appointment basis, but
emergency patients are accepted at any time. Please note that because we
give priority to passengers who have checked in and flight crew members
who need emergency dental treatment, non-emergency patients might be asked
to wait even though they have an appointment. |
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| Patient-centered dental care that respects the expectations and rights
of the patients |
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 In dentistry, treatment methods vary greatly according to views, techniques
and materials used. Even though the treatment performed is first-rate academically
or very expensive, it will count for nothing unless the treatment makes
the patient happy. This is why our clinic places primary importance on
the process before the actual treatment starts.
We have in-depth discussions with patients to identify their trouble and
treatment goals. After a thorough examination and diagnosis, we take ample
time to explain our treatment policy and plan, until the patient gains
a full understanding and feels completely satisfied.
Our clinic aims to offer dental care that gives patients a sense of reassurance
for the future and makes them happy. |
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| Preventive maintenance treatment provided by dental hygienists |
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Does treatment of tooth decay and periodontal diseases end when a cavity
is filled or loose teeth are stabilized by splinting teeth together? I’m
afraid such symptomatic therapy won’t work.
Unless the causes of tooth decay or periodontitis are identified and the
process that led to these conditions is improved, you can’t call it causative
therapy, or treatment in a true sense, nor is it possible to prevent the
recurrence of the conditions.
At Nitta Dental Clinic, we search for the underlying causes of dental
diseases and develop an individualized preventive program for each patient,
so that any future recurrence may be prevented. In many cases, each of
our patients is assigned to a specific dental hygienist, who helps the
patient maintain a good oral environment before, during and after the treatment. |
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| Thorough examination and diagnosis |
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In traditional dentistry, diseases and disorders of individual teeth were
generally treated separately. At Nitta Dental Clinic, we regard the whole
mouth as a single entity. We think it most important to identify all oral
problems through a thorough examination of the mouth as a whole, in order
to achieve and maintain oral health.
This is why we take enough time for an exhaustive oral examination before
starting the treatment. |
Our examination consists of the following:
・General examination
(tooth decay, condition of restoration, condition of the oral mucosa) |
| ・Examination of occlusion |
| ・Examination of periodontal tissue |
| ・Creation of a study model (a dental model) |
| ・Intraoral digital photograph |
| ・Digital x-ray photograph |
| ・Counseling |
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| Accurate dental treatment using a magnifier |
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One of the features of our clinic is “meticulous dental treatment using
a magnifying glass.”
Only doctors and dentists who have used a magnifying glass would know
this, but when seen through a magnifier, the surface of the human body,
not to mention teeth and gums, shows you a completely different world,
invisible to the naked eye.
For accurate examination, diagnosis and treatment, dentists use several
different loupes with magnifications ranging from 3x to 5x, depending on
their needs.
Dental hygienists also use a magnifying glass. When tartar is removed,
the instrument may leave on the tooth surface scratches that are too fine
to be observed by the eyes, which roughens the surface and makes it susceptible
to stains. To prevent this, dental hygienists use a magnifying glass.
In the dental technical lab, magnifying glasses are used in making crowns
and inlays so that fitting accuracy may be raised to the highest degree
possible. As a result, when the crown is put in place, it won’t leave minute
height differences (a place most likely to collect bacteria) where the
crown is cemented to the tooth. |
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| Comprehensive multidisciplinary dental care plan and treatment |
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including chewing difficulty, appearance-related problems (left-right asymmetric
tooth and gum alignment, lower front teeth are quite hidden, the spring
element of the denture is visible, metal is visible, the metal joint at
the base of the front teeth is visible, etc.) and pus coming from the gums. |
Our treatment achieved the result shown above, with which the patient
expressed deep satisfaction. In a case like this, cosmetic dentistry alone
doesn’t resolve the problems. Successful treatment would not be possible
without in-depth knowledge across a wide range of fields─periodontal dentistry,
oral surgery, intraoral dentistry, dental materials science, restorative
dentistry, occlusion theory, prosthetic dentistry, esthetic dentistry and
many more─as well as the skill to carry out the treatment plan accurately
and teamwork that keeps the patient motivated.
The dental treatment described above, which utilizes specialized knowledge
and expertise in a diverse range of fields to achieve the best possible
result, is called “comprehensive dental treatment.” This is the area to
which Nitta Dental Clinic is devoted. |
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| Treatment know-how accumulated over many years |
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| Celebrating its 47th year of practice in 2007, Nitta Dental Clinic has
treated many cases using diverse techniques and without being confined
to stereotypical thinking. Its know-how in the field of dentistry has been
handed down without interruption through the years until today. |
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| Institution for clinical training for dentists |
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| In October 2006 our clinic was designated by the Minister of Health, Labor
and Welfare as an institution for clinical training, which offers clinical
training and instruction to young dentists. Designated by the Ministry
of Health, Labor and Welfare：Designated institution number 060109 |
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Weekdays 09:00 - 12:30 |
| 14:00 - 17:15 |
| Saturdays 09:00〜12:30 |
| Closed |
Sundays and national holidays |
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| We operate on an appointment basis. |
| To make an appointment,call 06-6856-7484. |
| ※Emergency patients are given priority. |
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| OSAKA AIRPORT DENTAL is on the 1st floor of the Central Terminal of the
Osaka International Airport. |
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| Please take the passage between the post office and information booth and
enter the clinic through the entrance lobby beside the police station. |
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We put particular emphasis on the prevention of nosocomial infections. |
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| What I consider to be a good dentist is one who satisfies the following
requirements: |
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Is able to understand well the expectations, feelings and situation of
the patient. |
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Is able to be sincere with the patient and acknowledge honestly the reality
in front of his/her eyes. |
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Is able to make an accurate diagnosis and explain an appropriate treatment
plan to the patient. |
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Has a strong sense of ethics in the practice of medicine. |
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Has excellent judgment and ability to get things done. |
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Is equipped with high-level professional skills and well-acquainted with
the latest medical findings. |
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Is aware of one’s limitations and able to perform proper medical management. |
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Is deeply committed to improving his/her abilities. |
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In my daily work at the clinic, I enjoy the challenge of enriching my humanity
through cultivation of the above-mentioned requirements. |
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I don’t understand Japanese, so I feel uneasy about receiving dental treatment. |
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The following may be the most common anxieties among patients who don’t
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Will the dentist be able to accurately understand my main problem, as well
as my requests and feelings? |
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Will the dentist explain to me in understandable terms the diagnosis, the
method of treatment, its length and its cost prior to the start of treatment? |
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Will I be able to go through administrative procedures, such as filling
out the consultation application form and making an appointment, without
difficulty? |
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The foreign language service offered at Nitta Dental Clinic is limited
to English, but we spare no effort in taking ample time for explanation
and consultation until the patient becomes satisfied, not to mention in
addressing the areas of concern (1) to (3) above. We also make the consultation
application form, treatment plan and receipts available in English. If
you need more information or have questions, please do not hesitate to
ask. |
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I’m worried if the treatment will be painful. |
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We use local anesthesia whenever we judge treatment without anesthesia
will be painful, thereby making the entire dental procedure virtually pain-free.
Also, we have developed expertise in the painless administration of local
anesthesia. So, there’s nothing for you to fear. |
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Doesn’t dental technology in Japan lag behind that of Europe and the U.S.? |
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Given that we now live in an information society and that Japan boasts
a highly developed distribution system, there is little chance that a particular
state-of-the-art technology, information or materials will be monopolized
by certain developed countries for a long period of time. Though Japan
can be said to be rather advanced in terms of diagnostic and therapeutic
devices, biological materials for use in regenerative medical treatment
are not widely used here because of rigorous approval standards required
by the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law, as set out by the Ministry of Health,
Labor and Welfare. Nitta Dental Clinic is continuously gathering information
about the world’s latest technology in dentistry, medical ethics and dental
materials, in an effort to select highly safe and reliable dental technologies
and use them in clinical practice. As for dental materials that have proved
safe and have an excellent track record in Europe and the U.S. but have
not yet been approved for use in Japan, we obtain import approval from
the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on a case-by-case basis and use
them. |
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Does your clinic have in place reliable preventive measures against nosocomial
infections, such as sterilization and disinfection? |
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Under the concept of “standard precaution” and in strict adherence to
the guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) in the U.S., we make sure to use sterilized instruments when treating
patients, while paying careful attention to the prevention of nosocomial
infections, so that patients may receive worry-free dental treatment. For
more information on this subject, please see the “NDC Safety Management
System” section of this site. |
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How do I pay treatment fees? |
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If you have the Japanese National Health Insurance (NHI) card, you are
entitled to the same health insurance coverage as the Japanese.
For the treatment provided under the NHI scheme, please pay the copayment
amount at the reception desk.
You will be liable for full costs for treatment not covered by the NHI.
If you don’t have the NHI card, you are required to pay the entire costs
of the treatment. In a case where a patient is required to pay the costs
in full, we will inform him/her in advance how much the treatment will
cost. We proceed to provide treatment only when the patient’s consent has
been obtained. The payment may be made either at the receptionist desk
or by bank transfer.
If you have a medical insurance policy with a company with whom our clinic
has a contract, we will directly bill that company for payment.
If you plan to file a reimbursement claim with a health insurance provider
upon return to your country, please ask for a receipt in English. We will
make one available.
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I would like to give my family dentist in my country a detailed account
of the dental treatment I received in Japan. |
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At the request of the patient, we copy the patient’s x-rays and intraoral
photos taken during the treatment onto a compact disk and give it to the
patient. Also, we can prepare a doctor’s certificate, progress report and
other information-providing documentation in English. Please note that
there will be a fee charged for the CD and the documents. |
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This application form should be filled out and given to the receptionist
when you come to Nitta Dental Clinic for your first consultation.
If you prefer, you may print out the form, fill it out and bring it with
you to the clinic. |
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Alternatively, you may obtain the form at our office and fill it out before
your consultation.
This form is a pdf file and Adobe AcrobatR Reader is required to print
it. If you do not have Adobe AcrobatR Reader software, please click here to download it. |
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| Nitta Tomohiro, Clinic Director |
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