English doesn't mean good communication.
Just went to Joinway Dental Clinic. They do have English and Chinese services and compared to what other western dentists have quoted, their prices are not bad. 160RMB for cleaning, 120 for polishing, etc.
However, I will most likely not return. In my experience, most dentists do a decent job. The difference between the average dentist and a great one is trust built through communication. After a couple of visits, Joinway Dental failed to gain my trust. While the dentist practiced decent hygiene and spoke English, the assistants failed to change gloves after handling non-sterile items and the communication between patient and dentist was not great. i.e. One shouldn't ask a patient who can't speak to answer a "A" or "B" question. OR One shouldn't brush aside a patient's concern repeatedly, making the patient feel like he/she is not being listened to.
Still, if you're in a hurry, want English service, and don't know where to turn, Joinway Dental seems to be ready to take new patients.
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