CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 105.9	$ 44.1	$ 231.2	$ 108.0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(92.8)	76.0	94.0	(112.9)
Net gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	8.5	(16.8)	(16.3)	7.9
Net unrealized holding gain on available-for-sale securities	0.0	39.4	0.0	70.3
Pension liability adjustments	0.9	0.0	1.8	1.4
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(83.4)	98.6	79.5	(33.3)
Total comprehensive income	22.5	142.7	310.7	74.7
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0.5	0.0	0.9	0.5
Comprehensive income attributable to Dentsply Sirona	$ 22.0	$ 142.7	$ 309.8	$ 74.2