Our Story
Meet the person behind SmileGrid
SmileGrid is committed to expanding access to affordable, reliable dental care for individuals who might otherwise go without it. Too often, financial barriers and limited insurance force people to delay treatment, allowing preventable conditions to escalate into serious health issues.
SmileGrid
Ian Nam
Founder
Why SmileGrid?
"As a volunteer for Smile Unto Him, I began to see the inequities in reliable dental care for individuals across the country, and how this limited access to dental care can impact their nutritional needs, diet, and lead to serious health issues.
Through a centralized digital platform, SmileGrid empowers users with clear, accessible guides, resources, and pathways to care — bridging the gap between need and treatment."
— Ian Nam
The Journey
The Journey of a Smile
The Beginning
Volunteering with Smile Unto Him
Ian Nam began volunteering and witnessed firsthand the dental care inequities affecting communities across the country.
The Realization
Seeing the Bigger Picture
Understanding how limited dental care impacts nutrition, diet, and leads to serious health issues for millions.
The Action
SmileGrid is Born
A centralized digital platform was created to bridge the gap between need and treatment for underserved communities.
The Future
Expanding Access Nationwide
Building partnerships with clinics, nonprofits, and communities to make affordable dental care accessible everywhere.
74M+
Americans lack dental coverage
60%
Rural areas are dental deserts
$1B+
Saved through preventive care