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Note 4 - Inventories (Details Textual) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended |  |
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Jun. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Slow Moving Medical Finished Goods [Member] |  |  |
Inventory Valuation Reserves, Ending Balance |  | $ 450,000 | $ 450,000
Slow Moving Dental Finished Goods [Member] |  |  |
Inventory Valuation Reserves, Ending Balance |  | $ 7,000 | $ 318,000
Inventory Write-down | $ 311,000 |  |

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