CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 84	$ 48	$ 292	$ (178)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain	(68)	84	(130)	40
Net gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	10	(19)	19	(22)
Pension liability gain	2	2	8	5
Net (decrease) increase in other comprehensive loss	(56)	67	(103)	23
Total comprehensive income (loss)	28	115	189	(155)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Dentsply Sirona	$ 28	$ 115	$ 189	$ (155)