Shirakaba Dental Clinic

Shirakaba Dental Clinic is a preventive-focused dental practice located in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa, open Tuesday through Saturday including Saturdays. Director Dr. Masahiko Ogawa founded the clinic in 2008 and offers general dentistry, preventive care, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and implants, with a philosophy of minimizing drilling and extractions. The clinic is named after the birch tree (shirakaba), the source of xylitol, reflecting its strong emphasis on Finnish-inspired cavity prevention — staff hold Xylitol Meister qualifications and the director is a board member of the Japan-Finland Cavity Prevention Research Society. The facility features semi-private treatment bays, barrier-free access, a children's play area, digital low-dose X-ray equipment, and on-site parking for four vehicles.