The staff

In this clinic almost all the staff - including me - had or have braces, so we understand our  patients' feelings and situation. We invite you to e-mail us about any problems or questions you may have.


Yoshikawa Orthodontic Clinic - A medical care institute for development and recovery

Director: Yoshiyasu Yoshikawa DDS, DDSc (PhD)
Blood type A , Aquarius, Animal Fortune Telling :Koala

Licensed Orthodontist of Japan Orthodontic Society, Instructive Orthodontist of Japan Orthodontic Society. Member of Orthodontists at Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Certificate of Dental Practitioner conducting Advanced Clinical Training,

Graduated Ikuno High School, Osaka; Matsumoto Dental University; Associate Professor at Matsumoto Dental University; Visiting Associate Professor at the Indiana University School of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics (1992 -1994); opened Yoshikawa Orthodontic Clinic, June 1998; Clinical Professor at Matsumoto Dental University (2004-)

Interests: gardening, drinking, working out at the gym

View my  before and after my treatment photos

Assistant director / Japan Board of Orthodontists
Juri Ota (Kasahara)
Blood type: O, Cancer
Interests: going to the theatre, traveling, drinking

I' ve been  a member of the staff since May, 2004. I am studying Osaka-ben right now.

Chief dental hygienist / treatment coordinator
Kanae Matsuzaki
Blood type B, Aquarius, Interests: traveling

I completed my  orthodontic treatment in early summer, 2003. I am so happy!! I am excited to see how my life is going to change.

Dental hygienist / treatment coordinator
Eriko Takeda
Blood type A, Libra, Interests: Catalog shopping, eating

I'm undergoing orthodontic treatment. I am very happy to share the joy of getting beautiful teeth with our patients.

Dental hygienist / treatment coordinator
Chiaki Kawabata
Blood type: B, Pisces
Interests: collecting Snoopy, watching movies, listening to Western music

I started orthodontic treatment in Oct., 2004. I am happy to share the happiness of getting beautiful teeth with you.

Receptionist / dental assistant
Shiori Tanaka
Blood type: AB, Virgo. Interests: driving, snowboarding

I started orthodontic treatment in March, 2004. I am going to have  surgery in the near future. Please ask me anything, anytime.

Doctor of Dental Surgery (part-time staff)
Tomoko Koike
Blood type B. Aquarius. Interests: traveling,chores.

I usually work for the Uozumi Dental Office in Sennan city. I come to Yoshikawa Orthodontic Clinic every first Sunday to work and attend lectures by the director of the clinic. I also had braces here.

Doctor of Dental Surgery (Orthodontist) (part-time staff)
Nobuko Mizushima
Blood type O, Libra, Interests: eating delicious food, cooking, shopping.

I come here once a week on Mondays from Wakayama . I do my best to help you.

Doctor of Dental Surgery (part-time staff)
Hisashi Okuda
Blood type A, Aquarius, Hobby: cars.

I work part-time at this clinic. I'll do my best to help you. I come here every other Friday, Sundays, and holidays.

Administrative Manager
Yumi Koyasu
Blood type A, Aquarius, Interests: Skiing, traveling, finding nice restaurants and enjoying the meal.

I am in charge of running the clinic so we'll probably meet from time to time.