EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share

The computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share for the years ended December 31 were as follows:

Basic Earnings Per Common Share Computation
(in millions, except per share amounts)	2019		2018		2017
Net income (loss) attributable to Dentsply Sirona	$	262.9	$	(1,011.0)	$	(1,550.0)
Weighted average common shares outstanding	223.1		224.3		229.4
Earnings (loss) per common share - basic	$	1.18	$	(4.51)	$	(6.76)
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share Computation
(in millions, except per share amounts)	2019		2018		2017
Net income (loss) attributable to Dentsply Sirona	$	262.9	$	(1,011.0)	$	(1,550.0)
Weighted average common shares outstanding	223.1		224.3		229.4
Incremental weighted average shares from assumed exercise of dilutive options from stock-based compensation awards	1.3		—		—
Total weighted average diluted shares outstanding	224.4		224.3		229.4
Earnings (loss) per common share - diluted	$	1.17	$	(4.51)	$	(6.76)