SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION - DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Reconciliation of Depreciation by Segment [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 122.9	$ 129.1	$ 127.9
Operating Segments | Dental Consumables, Endodontic and Dental Laboratory Businesses
Reconciliation of Depreciation by Segment [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	46.6	44.6	43.1
Operating Segments | Healthcare, Orthodontic and Implant Businesses
Reconciliation of Depreciation by Segment [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	65.4	73.8	73.1
Operating Segments | Select Developed and Emerging Markets Businesses
Reconciliation of Depreciation by Segment [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	4.3	5.3	5.6
Corporate, Non-Segment
Reconciliation of Depreciation by Segment [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 6.6	$ 5.4	$ 6.1