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| Network | 100250 - Disclosure - Segment Information (Tables) (http://www.biolase.com/20161231/taxonomy/role/DisclosureSegmentInformationTables) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000811240 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
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Summary of Net Revenue by Geographic Location | Net revenue by geographic location based on the location of customers was as follows (in thousands):
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Summary of Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Location | Long-lived assets by geographic location was as follows (in thousands):
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