Depreciation and Amortization (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | |||||||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Reconciliation of Depreciation by Segment [Line Items] | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | $ 93,058 | $ 66,340 | $ 65,175 | |||||
U.S., Germany and Certain Other European Regions Consumable Businesses
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Reconciliation of Depreciation by Segment [Line Items] | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 16,120 | 16,315 | 14,945 | |||||
France, U.K., Italy snd Certain Other European Countries, CIS, Middle East, Africa, Pacific Rim Businesses
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Reconciliation of Depreciation by Segment [Line Items] | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 3,560 | 3,939 | 3,884 | |||||
Canada/ Latin America/ Endodontics/ Orthodontics/ Astra Tech
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Reconciliation of Depreciation by Segment [Line Items] | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 37,492 | 18,419 | 16,978 | |||||
Dental Laboratory Business/ Implants/ Non Dental
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Reconciliation of Depreciation by Segment [Line Items] | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 25,266 | 20,479 | 21,461 | |||||
All Other
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Reconciliation of Depreciation by Segment [Line Items] | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | $ 10,620 | [1] | $ 7,188 | [1] | $ 7,907 | [1] | ||
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