CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
Net income	$ 148,549	$ 135,605	$ 123,785
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:
Cumulative translation adjustment	36,715	(49,995)	(6,041)
Net gain/(loss) on derivative financial instruments (hedging)	582	(1,258)	0
Unrecognized elements of pension cost, net of tax	942	10,176	(2,434)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)	38,239	(41,077)	(8,475)
Total Comprehensive Income (Loss)	186,788	94,528	115,310
Less: Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,639	1,802	1,909
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Sirona Dental Systems, Inc. shareholders	$ 185,149	$ 92,726	$ 113,401