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Note 4 - Inventories (Details Textual) - USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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Inventory Valuation Reserves, Ending Balance | $ 752,000 | $ 763,000
Slow Moving Medical Finished Goods [Member] |  |
Inventory Valuation Reserves, Ending Balance | 450,039 | 454,183
Slow Moving Dental Finished Goods [Member] |  |
Inventory Valuation Reserves, Ending Balance | $ 302,073 | $ 309,196

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