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Note 4 - Inventories (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
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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