Our Lenovo Evolve Small win: a thank-you to the people behind our studio
To our patients, our team and our community,
I’m proud to share that Simply Smile Studio was selected as one of ten winners of Lenovo’s 2025 Evolve Small grant. As we celebrate this milestone for our Burnaby dental hygiene and teeth-whitening clinic, I want to begin with something simple: thank you.
Thank you for choosing a small, independent studio for your care. Thank you for telling us what helps you feel comfortable, for asking questions and for trusting us when a visit may feel unfamiliar or difficult. That trust means a great deal to me.
I started Simply Smile Studio with the belief that oral care should make room for the person receiving it. Taking time to listen, explaining what comes next and understanding someone’s concerns are central to the kind of clinic I want us to be.
Lenovo’s recognition brings attention to that purpose. Its 2025 winner profile highlights our work to support people facing health, emotional or financial barriers to care. I’m grateful that a program supporting small businesses has made space for the story of an independent dental hygiene clinic.
To our team: thank you for the care and attention you bring to your work. To our neighbours and community connections: thank you for supporting our studio and helping people find their way to us. A small business is built through relationships, and I’m thankful for the people who are part of ours.
I also want to thank Lenovo and the Evolve Small program for their support. In my article for Small Business Currents, I wrote about building a business around care and connection. This recognition is an encouraging step in that journey.
Lenovo has made a short film about our studio and our growth following the grant. I’m happy to share it with you—the people who give our work its purpose.
Thank you for being part of Simply Smile Studio. I’m proud of this milestone, and even more grateful to share it with you.
With gratitude,
Suji
Suji Kang · Founder & dental hygienist
Simply Smile Studio, Burnaby