Cover Page
| Cover Page | Nov. 04, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000818479 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 4, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 0-16211 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 39-1434669 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 13320 Ballantyne Corporate Place, |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Charlotte |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NC |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 28277-3607 |
| City Area Code | 844 |
| Local Phone Number | 848-0137 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | XRAY |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |