Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions having enhanced solubility and methods of making and using the same. The antimicrobial compositions are suitable for reducing or preventing microorganism growth, viability, or survival. The antimicrobial compositions generally include at least one antimicrobial quaternary ammonium compound and a water-soluble spacer compound or spacer interspersed therewith.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides for antimicrobial compositions having enhanced solubility and methods of using the same. The antimicrobial compositions are suitable for reducing or preventing microorganism growth, viability, or survival. The antimicrobial compositions generally include at least one antimicrobial quaternary ammonium compound and a water-soluble spacer compound or spacer interspersed therewith.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides for antimicrobial compositions having enhanced solubility and methods of using the same. The antimicrobial compositions are suitable for reducing or preventing microorganism growth, viability, or survival. The antimicrobial compositions generally include at least one antimicrobial quaternary ammonium compound and a water-soluble spacer compound or spacer interspersed therewith.

Abstract: An orthodontic device includes a bracket that has a bracket pad with a first side that is intermittently etched. The bracket pad is malleable so that it can be configured to conform to a tooth. The bracket pad is composed of a single layer of material and is configured to be directly secured to the tooth on the first side A method of fitting an etched, malleable orthodontic device is also provided, and includes the steps of forming a mold of a patient's tooth, applying an etched, malleable bracket pad to the mold, and shaping the etched, malleable bracket pad to fit the mold, thereby forming a custom-fit bracket pad.