The name Iridia wasn’t plucked out of thin air, though it does have a certain airy charm to it. It began with awe of the way light and language play tricks on us. As a child, I was captivated by rainbows (weren’t we all?), and like most children, I found myself wondering about their origins, their secrets. Why did they appear? What did they mean? Of course, the grown-ups had answers—light refraction, water droplets, and whatnot—but I preferred the more magical explanation: the goddess Iris carrying messages between the heavens and the earth. Now, about iridium. I won’t claim I was one of those science prodigies who discovered elements before breakfast—I certainly wasn’t—but I did grow up with a healthy respect for the periodic table and all its characters. Iridium, as it happens, is one of the rarest metals on Earth. It’s strong, resistant to corrosion, and, yes, a little mysterious, which is how it ended up sneaking into the name Iridia. It’s not the hero of the periodic table (too shy for that), but it’s quietly brilliant, and I liked the idea of borrowing a bit of its glow. And then there’s the symmetry of the word Iridia itself. Four letters, two vowels—it practically sings. There’s something pleasing about it, isn’t there? Light, easy, balanced. It turns out that many vowel-heavy words are especially beloved in tropical climates, where the language tends to roll off the tongue like the notes of a carefree melody. Perhaps it’s the influence of the sun, the sea, or joie de vivre. Whatever the reason, Iridia feels just right: a name that’s as approachable as it is elegant. So, why did I choose it? Because it ties together everything I value: precision and care (thank you, iridium), creativity and light (nod to Iris), and a sense of balance and beauty in language itself. It’s a name that reflects my philosophy—doing things thoughtfully, skilfully, and with a little razzle dazzle. Above all, it’s a promise. At Iridia Dental, I want every experience to feel as easy and as harmonious as the name itself. No fuss, no heavy-handed intensity. Just a little brightness, a little magic, and a whole lot of care.