EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted

The computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:

Basic Earnings Per Common Share	Three Months Ended
(in millions, except per share amounts)	2022		2021
Net income attributable to Dentsply Sirona	$	69	$	112
Weighted average common shares outstanding	217.0		218.8
Earnings per common share - basic	$	0.32	$	0.51
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share	Three Months Ended
(in millions, except per share amounts)	2022		2021
Net income attributable to Dentsply Sirona	$	69	$	112
Weighted average common shares outstanding	217.0		218.8
Incremental weighted average shares from assumed exercise of dilutive options from stock-based compensation awards	0.8		1.1
Total weighted average diluted shares outstanding	217.8		219.9
Earnings per common share - diluted	$	0.32	$	0.51

Accelerated Share Repurchases

(in millions, except per share amounts)			Initial Delivery					Final Settlement
Agreement Date	Amount Paid		Shares Received	Price per share		Value of Shares as a % of Contract Value		Settlement Date	Total Shares Received	Average Price per Share
March 8, 2022	$	150	2.4	$	50.44	80	%	April 19, 2022	3.1	$	48.22