Hydrogel-Based Biosensor Enables Real-Time Detection of Oral Inflammation

Study describes adhesive intraoral device that measures TNF-alpha levels chairside, potentially supporting earlier diagnosis of periodontal and pulp disease.

By
Olivia Anderson
February 25, 2026
3 min

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Top Institutions in Dental

Brief introduction explaining scope and methodology.

#1

Harvard School of Dental Medicine

Boston, MA
Key Differentiators
- Oral Medicine
- Dental Biomaterials
- Biosensor Development
#2

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Dentistry

San Francisco, CA
Key Differentiators
- Periodontology
- Oral Biology
- Biomedical Engineering
#3

University of Michigan School of Dentistry

Ann Arbor, MI
Key Differentiators
- Oral Biology
- Dental Biomaterials
- Bioengineering
#4

Columbia University College of Dental Medicine

New York, NY
Key Differentiators
- Oral Medicine
- Biomedical Engineering
- Nanotechnology
#5

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - Department of Mechanical Engineering

Cambridge, MA
Key Differentiators
- Mechanical Engineering
- Bioengineering
- Nanomaterials