Hasita

“Healthy Teeth, Beutiful Smiles” – Restoring Smiles, Dignity, and Oral Health

Hasita in Sanskrit means “smile”—and true to its name, HASITA is Mother Theresa Hospital’s initiative in collaboration with Al-Badar Dental College, Kalaburgi to bring back confidence, comfort, and dignity to people suffering from dental problems, especially in rural and underserved areas of Kalaburagi. Oral health issues such as tooth decay, gum disease, oral infections, and untreated dental pain are widespread in the region due to poor awareness, lack of dental services in villages, high treatment costs, and neglect of preventive care. For many rural families, dental treatment is postponed until pain becomes unbearable, affecting nutrition, speech, self-esteem, and overall health.

Through village-level dental camps and camps in schools, conducted in collaboration with Al Badr Dental College, HASITA provides accessible, affordable, and quality dental care at door steps. Services include dental screening, basic treatments, pain relief procedures, referrals for advanced care, and oral hygiene education. So far, over 300 individuals—including children, daily wage earners, and elderly persons—have benefited from this program, many receiving their first-ever professional dental consultation.

Beyond treatment, HASITA creates lasting impact by improving oral hygiene practices, preventing future complications, and restoring smiles that boost confidence and social well-being. Relief from chronic dental pain enables better nutrition, improved work productivity, and enhanced quality of life. By combining medical expertise with compassionate outreach, HASITA ensures that oral health is no longer a neglected privilege but a basic right for rural communities—because every smile matters.