Make the world smile, together.
About Ida Society
Inspired by Dr. Ida Gray, America's first Black woman dentist who blossomed from orphaned seamstress to healing pioneer through Jonathan Taft's life-changing generosity. Just as Taft opened doors—covering her dental education and welcoming her into his practice—we believe one person's kindness can illuminate entire futures. Ida Society connects compassionate dental professionals with global oral health initiatives, weaving individual threads of generosity into a tapestry of transformation. Together, we're crafting a world where everyone can smile and every heart can hope.
About Hyewon L.
Growing up as the only English-speaking child in a struggling immigrant family, I watched illness steal our simple joys—birthday celebrations and picnics vanishing into the shadows of chronic disease. This intimate dance with suffering as a poor minority child planted the seeds of my calling.
As the first in my family to complete college, health equity became my north star. As a pediatric dentist, I'm drawn to empowering women and children to embrace life's fullness.
When both Desmond Tutu and my beloved mother returned to their eternal home on that same December day, I felt a gentle nudge from the universe. From this tender convergence, Ida Society was born—creating ripples of transformation among women and children everywhere.