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Rising Ageing Population

India will have 300 million+ elderly by 2050.

High Disease Burden

Increase in chronic diseases, disabilities and oral conditions.

Low Health Literacy

Limited awareness leads to preventable health issues.

Prevention Gap

Curative care remains expensive and prevention underprioritized.

THE CHALLENGE

India's Ageing Challenge Needs Urgent Attention

India is ageing fast, but our healthcare and support systems aren't keeping pace. Millions of seniors face challenges every day. It's time to act, together.

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Our Solution

Outreach.Research.Advocacy for Healthier Futures

Bridging Science and Society for a Lifetime of Smiles and Dignity.

Our Programs at a Glance

Outreach

Community camps and pilot projects translate research into daily prevention.

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Research

We drive research linking oral health to overall well-being, creating evidence-based publications that inform policy and practice.

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Advocacy

Webinars and training for oral health, gender-neutral HPV vaccination, and mercury-free dentistry.

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OUR VALUES

Our Values

Our values guide every step we take towards a healthier and more equitable future for all.

01

Social Equity

Prioritising underserved communities and closing gaps in access and outcomes.

02

Multidisciplinary Care

Connecting oral health, general health, mental health, and social care across life stages.

03

Inclusion

Designing for participation from all ages, abilities, genders, and geographies.

04

Lifelong Prevention

Simple preventive actions from childhood through older age, with early detection.

05

Evidence-based Practice

Science, ethics, and measurable impact guide our programs and advocacy.

01

Social Equity

Prioritising underserved communities and closing gaps in access and outcomes.

02

Multidisciplinary Care

Connecting oral health, general health, mental health, and social care across life stages.

03

Inclusion

Designing for participation from all ages, abilities, genders, and geographies.

04

Lifelong Prevention

Simple preventive actions from childhood through older age, with early detection.

05

Evidence-based Practice

Science, ethics, and measurable impact guide our programs and advocacy.

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16 JUL
Webinar Series 3: Why Oral Health Matters for Behavioural Sciences Toolbox of Dental Boosts Online Event

Webinar Series 3: Why Oral Health Matters for Behavioural Sciences Toolbox of Dental Boosts

We have known the advice for generations- Brush twice a day, two minutes, fluoride toothpaste. So why isn't it a…

Online 120 Joined
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23 APR
Webinar Series 2: Why Oral Health Matters for Older Adults with Cancer Online Event

Webinar Series 2: Why Oral Health Matters for Older Adults with Cancer

Oral health and cancer care are more connected than most people realise especially for older adults.

Online 120 Joined
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21 APR
Loreto Convent Offline Event

Loreto Convent

Students from Class 9 to 12th : 400 students; Oral Health and HPV awareness

Delhi 400 Attending
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About Us

SmileAge Initiative Trust

SmileAge Initiative Trust (SAI_T) pioneers Healthy Ageing in India through “Health Literacy as a Social Vaccine”, led by our distinguished team of national and international experts across diverse disciplines.

As a registered non-profit, we blend oral health, general health, and community empowerment to support well-being across all ages aligning with WHO’s definition of Healthy Ageing as maintaining functional ability for older age fulfillment.

Health Literacy as a social vaccine empowers people to make informed decisions, stay healthy, and prevent diseases. Beyond individuals, it builds resilient systems where shared wisdom becomes collective protection a social vaccine spreading safeguards through communities, families, and trusted networks.

When families share knowledge in plain language for example, the importance of daily oral hygiene for overall health or HPV vaccination (ages 9–12 for boys and girls to prevent seven types cancers) preventive behaviors multiply.

Informed communities multiply prevention, combat misinformation, cut healthcare costs, and promote healthier ageing.

We fuse innovation with empathy to meet tomorrow's community needs today.

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Our Mission

Advance healthy ageing in India by promoting equity in access to care, integrating oral and general health services, fostering inclusion, strengthening health literacy and prevention across the life course, and delivering evidence-based public health action.

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What We Do

Our Vision

An India where every person regardless of income, location, or ability has the knowledge, tools, and access to maintain health and dignity. A society where people age with confidence, nutrition, communication, and social connection support their well-being.

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Our Theory of Change

One visual that changes everything

Inputs Activities Outputs Outcomes Impact
01 Inputs

Funding

Donations and partnerships power everything we do.

02 Activities

Health Literacy

Education and awareness empower individuals and communities.

03 Outputs

Screenings

More people get screened early and regularly.

04 Outcomes

Behaviour Change

Healthier choices lead to better habits and well-being.

05 Impact

Healthy Ageing

Stronger communities, lower disease burden and a better quality of life.

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