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Ark Dental

Putatan, Kota Kinabalu · Since 2021

A smile worth trusting.

A family dental clinic in Putatan, run by two sisters. We look after your family the way we would look after our own.

4.9 from 33 Google reviews
Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
4.9Google rating
14+Years of experience
2021In Putatan since
What we do

Everyday dentistry, done properly

From a simple scaling to a full set of braces. Most of what your family needs, in one place.

General Dentistry

Check-ups, fillings, scaling and polishing, and tooth removal. Regular care now saves you bigger problems later.

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Cosmetic Dentistry

Whitening, veneers and smile makeovers. We plan the look around your face, not a photo from a catalogue.

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Orthodontics

Braces, clear aligners and retainers for teenagers and adults. Every case is planned and followed through to the final retainer.

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Restorative Dentistry

Crowns, bridges, implants and dentures. Rebuilding a tooth so it works properly and looks right again.

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Root Canal Treatment

We save a painful tooth instead of pulling it out. Most people find it much easier than they expected.

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Children’s Dentistry

First visits, sealants and fluoride. Every child gets a small gift on the way out. Ask any parent who has brought their child here.

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Emergency Dentistry

Toothache, a broken tooth, or a filling that came out. Send us a WhatsApp. We keep space each day for urgent cases.

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Not sure what you need?

Send us a message and tell us the problem. We will say honestly if you need to come in.

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What we stand for

Four things we always do


Sincerity

We are straight with you every time. If treatment can wait six months, we will tell you it can wait six months.


Excellence

First-class honours, training overseas, and teaching work that keeps our skills up to date.


Family

Small children on a first visit, teenagers in braces, busy adults, grandparents needing dentures. Same care for each.


Community

Community dental programmes, work with people with special needs, and village clinics across Sabah.

The dentists

Who you will see

There are two of us. The dentist who starts your treatment is the one who finishes it.

Dr Elaine Chew, Director and Dental Surgeon at Klinik Pergigian Ark

Dr Elaine Chew

Director & Dental Surgeon

Dr Elaine graduated in 2012 with first-class honours and runs the clinic. Her training is in cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics: whitening, veneers, metal braces and clear aligners.

Since 2018 she has been a Key Opinion Leader for GC Malaysia. Part of every year is spent teaching other dentists around the region. Not many clinics this size have someone who does that.

In her own time she does CrossFit, calisthenics and marathons.

Dr Vivien Chew, Dental Surgeon at Klinik Pergigian Ark

Dr Vivien Chew

Dental Surgeon

Dr Vivien graduated in 2016, also with first-class honours, from Penang International Dental College. Her training is in prosthodontics, the rebuilding work: dentures, crowns and bridges.

Before this clinic she worked for years in government hospitals and in village clinics across Sabah, including programmes for patients with special needs. That work taught her to take her time and to stay calm with patients who find treatment hard.

Google reviews describe her as soft spoken. Several say a tooth removal hurt far less than they expected.

In their words

What patients actually say

Taken straight from our Google reviews. Nothing changed, nothing made up.

“Very satisfied with the treatment at this dental clinic. The dentist was gentle and explained every procedure clearly. The clinic is clean and the staff are friendly. The price is also reasonable.”
Alice AJ Google review · 2026
“Dr Vivien is very nice. Soft spoken. Easy to communicate. Did an extraction today and she was gentle throughout. Will definitely come next time.”
Frenda Ann Google review · 2026
“The doctor and nurse doing their job professionally, soft spoken and nice to us and our toddler. After treatment, they give my toddler a gift as reward. Affordable price. Will go here again.”
Estefania Nain Google review · Local Guide

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Finding us

First floor, Grand Plaza Putatan

We are above the shops, and there is parking in the complex. About fifteen minutes from Kota Kinabalu town, and an easy walk if you live in Bandar Putatan.

Monday – Saturday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SundayClosed
Public holidaysClosed
Ready when you are

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Most people who come in have been putting it off for a while. Nobody here will scold you. We check your teeth, tell you honestly what we find, and plan what to do next.