Team 1 — KL CITY DENTISTS

Dr. Mong Xeng Tien

BDS Hons (London), MJDF RCS (England)

Founder & Principal Dentist

"I believe every dental visit should be built on clarity, trust, and complete peace of mind."

Dr. Mong Xeng Tien established KL City Dentists with a clear mission: to bring accessible, patient-centered, and high-quality dental care to the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

A graduate of Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry (Queen Mary University of London, 2009), Dr. Mong honed his expertise across both the public and private sectors for five years before establishing his practice. Bringing over 17 years of clinical experience, he combines advanced, minimally invasive techniques with a gentle, compassionate approach.

Known for his meticulous attention to detail and reassuring clinical manner, Dr. Mong prioritizes patient comfort and clarity. He takes the time to thoroughly explain treatment options and co-create personalized plans focused on long-term oral health, ensuring every visit is transparent and empowering.

Key Clinical Interests

Gum Treatment (Periodontics): Managing and treating gum disease to build a healthy, stable foundation for your smile.
Dental Implants: Restoring missing teeth with secure, natural-looking, and long-lasting solutions.
Cosmetic Smile Design: Enhancing aesthetics using modern restorative techniques tailored to your facial features.
Restorative Dentistry: Repairing damaged, decayed, or weakened teeth with durable crowns, bridges, and tooth-colored restorations to recover complete bite function and natural look.

Dr. May Thandar Nwe

BDS (Alexandria), PGDIP Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry (UK)

Dentist

Dr May graduated from the University of Alexandria in 2015 and later completed her clinical residency under the Ministry of Higher Education at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in 2017. She joined KL City Dentists in 2018, where she continues to practice today.

Her clinical interests lie in aesthetic, restorative and implant dentistry, with a strong emphasis on thoughtful, minimally invasive treatment and creating natural-looking results. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry from the UK and is currently pursuing further postgraduate training in Implant Dentistry.

Dr May is an active council member of the Malaysian Association of Aesthetic Dentistry (MAAD) and a member of the Malaysian Dental Association (MDA), reflecting her ongoing commitment to professional development and contemporary dental care.

Having grown up in a multicultural environment, she is fluent in English, Malay, Mandarin Chinese and Burmese, and can also communicate conversationally in Arabic, Korean and Japanese. Her ability to connect with patients across different languages and backgrounds allows her to create a comfortable and personalized dental experience.

Dr. Tan Huann Lan

BDS (Malaya), MDS (OMFS) (Hong Kong), MFDS RCS (England), PhD (Orofacial Pain) (London)

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Dr. Tan Huann Lan is a visiting Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon with a distinguished international background in surgical dentistry and complex facial pain management.

She earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Malaya, followed by a Master of Dental Surgery in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Hong Kong. She is a Member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of England and holds a PhD in Orofacial Pain from King's College London, highlighting her deep commitment to advancing clinical care for complex oral and facial conditions.

Dr. Tan combines specialized surgical expertise with a calm, attentive, and patient-centered approach. Understanding that surgical procedures can feel daunting, she takes the time to listen, explain every phase of treatment clearly, and ensure every patient feels comfortable and reassured.

Key Clinical Specialties

Minor Oral Surgery: Precise and gentle extractions, wisdom tooth surgery, surgical extractions, frenectomy and corrective oral procedures.

Dental Implants & Bone Augmentation: Advanced placement strategies to restore missing teeth with secure, natural-looking results. Where bone loss has occurred, targeted bone augmentation (bone grafting) to rebuild jaw density and structure is performed —ensuring a strong, stable foundation for optimal implant support and facial aesthetics.

Orofacial Pain Management: Expert diagnosis and personalized treatment for jaw pain (TMJD), and facial pain conditions.

Oral Medicine & Biopsy: Diagnosis and management of oral mucosal conditions, soft tissue lesions, and diagnostic biopsy procedures.

Dr. Rifqah Nordin

DDS (UKM), MClinDent Oral Surgery (London), MFDS RCS (England)

Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon

Dr. Rifqah Nordin brings specialist expertise, gentle care, and a patient-centered approach to oral surgery at KL City Dentists. She holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery from UKM, a Master of Clinical Dentistry in Oral Surgery from London, and is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. With extensive international training, she provides safe, precise, and minimally invasive surgical care tailored to each patient's individual needs.

As a Visiting Oral Specialist, Dr. Rifqah assists our clinic with difficult dental extractions, wisdom teeth surgery, and dental implants, including bone grafting procedures. Her expertise also extends to oral medicine diagnoses and biopsy procedures for oral mucosal lesions. Known for her calm and compassionate manner, she takes the time to listen to patient concerns and explain treatment options clearly—ensuring every surgical visit is reassuring, comfortable, and stress-free.