CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 421	$ (83)	$ 263
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(181)	182	(83)
Net gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	25	(32)	(1)
Pension liability adjustments	26	(13)	(36)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	(130)	137	(120)
Total comprehensive income	291	54	143
Less: Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(2)	1	1
Comprehensive income attributable to Dentsply Sirona	$ 293	$ 53	$ 142