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6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Aug. 01, 2024
Cover [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2024  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2024  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Entity Registrant Name BIOLASE, INC.  
Entity Central Index Key 0000811240  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   36,597,056
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity File Number 001-36385  
Entity Tax Identification Number 87-0442441  
Entity Address, Address Line One 27042 Towne Centre Drive  
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 270  
Entity Address, City or Town Lake Forest  
Entity Address, State or Province CA  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 92610  
City Area Code 949  
Local Phone Number 361-1200  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Document Transition Report false  
Document Quarterly Report true