<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Lancer
Orthodontics, Inc. first quarter fiscal 1996 10-QSB and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such 10-QSB.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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