Ueno dental clinic closes suddenly, leaving patients with unfinished treatment

A dental clinic in Ueno, Tokyo, has abruptly ceased operations, leaving patients undergoing treatment in distress. The clinic, located near Ueno Station, closed without adequate explanation or refund arrangements, citing the orthodontist's poor health. Patients report being unable to contact the clinic. The clinic, established in 1991, reportedly stopped accepting appointments around October 2025 due to the orthodontist's health. The local health department has received 44 complaints and conducted an inspection, deeming the clinic to have ceased operations.