CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 251.1	$ 322.9	$ 318.2
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(188.1)	(354.1)	88.9
Net gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	12.1	49.3	(29.7)
Net unrealized holding loss on available-for-sale securities	(8.5)	(4.2)	(5.1)
Pension liability adjustments	32.2	(63.7)	23.2
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	(152.3)	(372.7)	77.3
Total comprehensive income (loss)	98.8	(49.8)	395.5
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0.5	(0.7)	7.2
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to DENTSPLY International	$ 98.3	$ (49.1)	$ 388.3