| Cover | Feb. 09, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 9, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ENVISTA HOLDINGS CORPORATION |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-39054 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 83-2206728 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 200 S. Kraemer Blvd., Building E |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Brea, |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 92821 |
| City Area Code | 714 |
| Local Phone Number | 817-7000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | NVST |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001757073 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
