Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures, by Eligible Item or Group [Axis]
Eligible Item or Group for Fair Value Option [Axis]
Fair Value, Option, Eligible Item or Group [Domain]
Fair Value, Option, Eligible Item or Group [Domain]
Corporate Bond Securities
Corporate Bond Securities [Member]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Noncurrent Assets Member
Noncurrent Assets Member
Noncurrent Assets
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable by Receivable Type
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Domain]
Receivable [Domain]
Trade Accounts Receivable
Trade Accounts Receivable [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Disclosure - Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share [Abstract]
Disclosure - Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share [Abstract]
Net income attributable to DENTSPLY International
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Shares
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Incremental shares from assumed exercise of dilutive options from stock-based compensation awards (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Earnings per common share
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Financial Instruments and Derivatives [Abstract]
Financial Instruments and Derivatives [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Currency [Axis]
Currency [Axis]
All Currencies [Domain]
All Currencies [Domain]
Fair Value Hedging
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Euro Member Countries, Euro
Euro Member Countries, Euro
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps
Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps Member
Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps
Cross Currency Basis Swaps
Cross Currency Basis Swaps Member
Cross Currency Basis Swaps
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional amount maturing within 12 months
Derivative, Notional amount maturing within 12 months
Derivative, Notional amount maturing within 12 months
Disclosure - Earnings per Common Share - Additional Information [Abstract]
Disclosure - Earnings per Common Share - Additional Information [Abstract]
Antidilutive common stock options not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Abstract]
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Information Related to the Contributions to the Compnay's Benefit Plans
Schedule of Net Funded Status [Table Text Block]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories, net
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Financial Assets And Liabilities That Are Recorded At Fair Value And Classified Based On The Lowest Level Of Input [Abstract]
Disclosure - Financial Assets and Liabilities that are Recorded at Fair Value and Classified Based on the Lowest Level of Input [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Dio Equity Option Contracts
Dio Equity Option Contracts [Member]
DIO Equity Option Contracts [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis, Disclosure Items
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis, Disclosure Items [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Commodity Contract [Member]
Commodity Contract [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Disclosure - Inventories, Net - Additional Information [Abstract]
Disclosure - Inventories, Net - Additional Information [Abstract]
LIFO inventory amount
LIFO Inventory Amount
Inventory, LIFO reserve
Inventory, LIFO Reserve
Inventory valuation reserve
Inventory Valuation Reserves
Net Sales (Detail) [Abstract]
Net Sales (Detail) [Abstract]
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table]
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Healthcare and Emerging Markets Businesses [Member]
Healthcare and Emerging Markets Businesses [Member]
Healthcare and Emerging Markets Businesses Segment [Member]
Dental Specialty and Laboratory Businesses [Member]
Dental Specialty and Laboratory and Certain Global Distribution Businesses [Member]
Dental Specialty and Laboratory and Certain Global Distribution Businesses
Dental Consumables and Certain International Businesses [Member]
Dental Consumables and Certain International Businesses [Member]
Dental Consumables and Certain International Businesses
Operating Segments [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
All Other
All Other [Member]
All Other [Member]
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Net sales
Revenue, Net
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Cash Flow Hedging
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Summary of Notional Amounts and Fair Value of the Company's Hedges
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Fair Value and Consolidated Balance Sheet Location of the Company's Derivatives
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Offsetting Derivative Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Offsetting Derivative Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
[Table Text Block] for Offsetting Assets and Liabilities Under Master Netting Agreements [Table]
INVENTORIES
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Stock Based Compensation
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total comprehensive (loss) income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Disclosure FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND DERIVATIVES Additional Information [Abstract]
Disclosure - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND DERIVATIVES - Additional Information [Abstract]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Switzerland, Francs
Switzerland, Francs
Japan, Yen
Japan, Yen
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type Categorization [Domain]
Investments [Domain]
Credit Derivatives by Maturity
Credit Derivatives By Maturity [Axis]
Credit Derivatives by Maturity
Credit Derivatives by Maturity [Domain]
Credit Derivatives by Maturity [Domain]
Credit Derivatives by Maturity [Domain]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Unsecured Senior Notes
Unsecured Senior Notes [Member]
Unsecured Senior Notes [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Tranche C
Tranche Three [Member]
Tranche Three [Member]
Private Placement Notes
Private Placement Notes Member
Private Placement Notes
Derivatives Fair Value By Event [Axis]
Derivatives Fair Value By Event [Axis]
Derivatives, Fair Value, by Event
Derivatives, Fair Value, by Event [Domain]
Derivatives, Fair Value, by Event [Domain]
Derivatives, Fair Value, by Event [Domain]
Currency, Japanese Yen
Currency Japanese Yen Member
Currency, Japanese Yen
Currency, Swiss Franc
Currency Swiss Franc Member
Currency, Swiss Franc
Derivatives, by Derivative Instrument Contract
Derivatives By Derivative Instrument Contract [Axis]
Derivatives, by Derivative Instrument Contract
Derivatives, by Derivative Instrument Contract [Domain]
Derivatives, by Derivative Instrument Contract [Domain]
Derivatives, by Derivative Instrument Contract [Domain]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Loans Payable to Bank
Loans Payable to Bank
Derivative, Term of Contract [Line Items]
Derivative, Term of Contract
Advances to Affiliate
Advances to Affiliate
Maximum Length of Time Hedged in Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge
Maximum Length of Time Hedged in Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge
Fixed interest rate
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Number of groups of significant interest rate swaps (in groups)
Number of groups of significant interest rate swaps
Number of groups of significant interest rate swaps
Debt, maturity term (in years)
Debt Instrument Maturity Period
Debt Instrument Maturity Period
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax
Disclosure Reconciliation Assets Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis Using Unobservable Inputs Level 3 [Abstract]
Disclosure - Reconciliation Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Using Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance
Beginning Balance
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Liabilities Value
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liabilities, Value
Unrealized Loss Reported in AOCI
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Unrealized Gain Reported in other expense (income), net
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Effect of exchange rate changes
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Foreign Currency Translation
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Foreign Currency Translation
Ending Balance
Ending Balance
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Net Sales
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Net Sales, Excluding Precious Metal Content
Reconciliation Of Net Sales Excluding Precious Metal Content From Segments To Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Net Sales Excluding Precious Metal Content from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text block]
Intersegment Net Sales
Schedule of Intersegment Revenues [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Intersegment Revenues
Segment Operating Income
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Assets
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Disclosure - Reconciliation of Changes in Goodwill [Abstract]
Disclosure - Reconciliation of Changes in Goodwill [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of the year
Goodwill
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Balance, end of the year
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Offsetting Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Offsetting Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Offsetting Assets and Liabilities [Table]
Offsetting Assets [Table]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Dio Equity Option Contracts
Offsetting Assets and Liabilities [Line Items]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Derivative assets, net amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheets
Derivative Asset
Derivative Asset, Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell, Securities Borrowed, Collateral, Oblitagion to Return Securities
Derivative Asset, Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell, Securities Borrowed, Collateral, Obligation to Return Securities
Derivative assets, net amount
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Derivative assets, gross amounts recognized
Derivative Asset, Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement
Derivative liabilities, net amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheets
Derivative Liability
Derivative Liability, Securities Sold under Agreements to Resell, Securities Loaned, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Securities
Derivative liabilities, gross amounts recognized
Derivative Liability, Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement
Derivative liabilities, net amount
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Derivative assets, gross amounts not offset in the consolidated balance sheets, cash collateral received/pledged
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Nonqualified Stock Options Member
Nonqualified Stock Options Member
Nonqualified Stock Options
Performance Based Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units
Performance Based Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Performance Based Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unamortized compensation cost
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Exercisable options, weighted average remaining contractual term (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Cancelled (in shares)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Available For Grant Options
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Available For Grant, Options Cancelled In Period
Forfeitured (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Outstanding, ending balance (in shares)
Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price, Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price, Cancelled (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Cancellations And Expirations In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award, Options, Cancellations And Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price, Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Exercisable options (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Exercisable weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercisable Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Disclosure - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Disclosure - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures, Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit
Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Amortization of prior service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Amortization of net loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements and Curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements and Curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER COSTS [Abstract]
RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER COSTS [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Current Assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Accounts and notes receivable-trade, net
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories, net
Inventory, Net
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total Current Assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Identifiable intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Goodwill, net
Other noncurrent assets, net
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total Assets
Assets
Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current Liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Income taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt
Debt, Current
Total Current Liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Other noncurrent liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total Liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; .25 million shares authorized; no shares issued
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, $.01 par value; 200.0 million shares authorized; 162.8 million shares issued at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Capital in excess of par value
Additional Paid in Capital
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Treasury stock, at cost, 21.1 million and 20.5 million shares at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Total DENTSPLY International Equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling Interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total Equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities and Equity
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME [Abstract]
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Impact Of The Companys Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract]
Disclosure - Impact of the Company's Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Table]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Table]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Cash Flow Hedging
Interest Expense
Interest Expense [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Other Expense
Other Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Derivative Instruments, Loss Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion
Derivative Instruments, Loss Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion
Derivative Instruments, Gain Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion
Derivative Instruments, Gain Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion
Ineffective portion Recognized in Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Cash dividends, per share
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
SEGMENT INFORMATION
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Segment operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Restructuring and other costs
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Other expense (income), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
STOCK COMPENSATION
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Disclosure Summarize The Fair Value Of The Companys Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract]
Disclosure - Summarize the Fair Value of the Company's Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract]
Reclassification of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Reclassification of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Reclassification of Acuumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Reclassification of Acuumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Reclassification of Acuumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Reclassification of Acuumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification of Acuumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Reclassification of Acuumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of Goods Sold
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) adjustment from AOCI,Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) adjustment from AOCI,Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) adjustment from AOCI,Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax
Changes In Goodwill Table Text Block
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Changes in the Company's Goodwill
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Financial Assets and Liabilities that are Recorded at Fair Value and Classified Based on the Lowest Level of Input
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of the Company's Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Using Unobservable Inputs (Level 3):
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Disclosure - Segment and Geographic Information - Additional Information [Abstract]
Disclosure - Segment and Geographic Information - Additional Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Domain]
Products and Services [Domain]
Dental Products
Dental Products Member
Dental Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Percentage of sales, professional dental products
Percentage Of Net Sales
Percentage of Net Sales
RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER COSTS
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
BENEFIT PLANS [Abstract]
BENEFIT PLANS [Abstract]
Schedule of Employee Benefit Plans [Table]
Schedule of Employee Benefit Plans [Table]
Schedule of Employee Benefit Plans [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Schedule of Employee Benefit Plans [Line Items]
Schedule of Employee Benefit Plans [Line Items]
Schedule of Employee Benefit Plans [Line Items]
Actual contributions through June 30, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Projected for the remainder of the year
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Contributions in Current Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Contributions in Current Fiscal Year
Disclosure FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT Additional Information [Abstract]
Disclosure - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT - Additional Information [Abstract]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Tranche B
Tranche Two [Member]
Tranche Two [Member]
Tranche A
Tranche One [Member]
Tranche One [Member]
Fixed Rate Senior Notes
Fixed Rate Senior Notes [Member]
Fixed Rate Senior Notes [Member]
U.S. Dollar Denominated Expiring March 2016
Us Dollar Denominated Expiring March Twenty Sixteen [Member]
Us Dollar Denominated Expiring March Twenty Sixteen [Member]
U.S. Dollar Denominated Due August 2016
US Dolloar Denominated Due August Twenty Sixteen [Member]
US Dolloar Denominated Due August Twenty Sixteen [Member]
Fixed rate senior notes $450 million due August 2021
Fixed Rate Senior Notes Due August Twenty Twenty One [Member]
Fixed Rate Senior Notes Due August Twenty Twenty One [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Senior Notes
Debt, fixed rate
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate
Discount rate
Debt Instrument Issuance Discount Rate
Debt Instrument, Issuance Discount Rate
Disclosure Amounts Recorded In AOCI Related To Cash Flow Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Disclosure - Amounts recorded in AOCI related to cash flow hedging instruments [Abstract]
Interest Income
Interest Income [Member]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Disclosure - Identifiable Definite-Lived Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Disclosure - Identifiable Definite-Lived Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Licensing Agreements [Member]
Licensing Agreements [Member]
Trademarks [Member]
Trademarks [Member]
Patents [Member]
Patents [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
In-process research and development
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Identifiable Intangible Assets Gross
Identifiable Intangible Assets Gross
Identifiable Intangible Assets Gross
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Derivatives, Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Noncurrent Assets
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Accrued Liabilities
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Assets Designated as Hedges
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative Liabilities Designated as Hedges
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Derivative Assets Not Designated as Hedges
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset, at Fair Value
Derivative Liabilities Not Designated as Hedges
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability, at Fair Value
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Capital in Excess of Par Value
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Total DENTSPLY International Equity
Parent [Member]
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax excluding Acquisition of NCI
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax excluding Acquisition of NCI
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax excluding Acquisition of NCI
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income attributable to DENTSPLY International
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Exercise of stock options
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Tax benefit from stock options exercised
Adjustment to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Effect from Share-based Compensation, Net
Share based compensation expense
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Treasury shares purchased
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
RSU distributions
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
RSU dividends
Dividends, Share-based Compensation, Cash
Cash dividends ($0.19875 in 2014, $0.18750 in 2013 per share)
Dividends, Cash
Ending Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Disclosure - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Additional Information [Abstract]
Disclosure - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Additional Information [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Table]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Table]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Table]
Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
San Francisco County, California
San Francisco County California Member
San Francisco County, California
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Eastern District Of Pennsylvania Member
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Lawsuit filing date
Loss Contingency, Lawsuit Filing Date
Name of plaintiff(s)
Loss Contingency, Name of Plaintiff
Class action law suit filed
Loss Contingency, Trial or Alternative Dispute Resolution
Disclosure - Long-Term Borrowings [Abstract]
Disclosure - Long-Term Borrowings [Abstract]
Term Loan Agreement Member
Term Loan Agreement Member
Term Loan Agreement
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving Credit Agreement [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Commercial Paper [Member]
Commercial Paper [Member]
Private Placement [Member]
Private Placement [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt
Short-term Debt
Short-term Debt
Debt Instrument, Annual Principal Payment
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Preferred stock, par value
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Common stock, par value
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Net Investment Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Net Investment Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Net Investment Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassification, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassification, Net of Tax
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
AOCI - Foreign currency translation adjustments, gains
AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationGainsNetOfTax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Gains, Net of Tax
AOCI - Foreign currency translation adjustments, losses
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Translation Losses Net Of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Losses, Net of Tax
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
BENEFIT PLANS
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]
Summary of Notional Amounts and Fair Value of the Company's Fair Value Hedges [Abstract]
Summary of Notional Amounts and Fair Value of the Company's Fair Value Hedges [Abstract]
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Disclosure Impact O fThe Companys Hedges Not Designated As Hedging [Abstract]
Disclosure - Impact of the Company's Hedges Not Designated as Hedging [Abstract]
Equity Option [Member]
Equity Option [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document - Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Accounts and Notes Receivable-Trade
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Marketable Security
Marketable Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reclassification, Policy
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Description of New Accounting Pronouncements Not yet Adopted [Text Block]
Description of New Accounting Pronouncements Not yet Adopted [Text Block]
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Work-in-process
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Raw materials and supplies
Inventory, Raw Materials and Supplies, Net of Reserves
Inventory, net
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table]
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation
Depreciation
Amortization
Amortization
Amortization of deferred financing costs
Amortization of Financing Costs
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Share based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Restructuring and other costs - non-cash
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash
Stock option income tax benefit
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts and notes receivable-trade, net
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts and Notes Receivable
Inventories, net
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Other noncurrent assets, net
Increase Decrease Other Noncurrent Assets
The net change during the reporting period in other noncurrent operating assets not otherwise defined in the taxonomy.
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Income taxes payable
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Other noncurrent liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Cash paid for acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Proceeds from Hedge, Investing Activities
Proceeds from Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities
Payments for Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities
Payments for Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities
Expenditures for identifiable intangible assets
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets
Purchase of short-term investments
Payments to Acquire Short-term Investments
Liquidation of short-term investments
Proceeds from Sale of Short-term Investments
Purchase of Company-owned life insurance policies
Payments to Acquire Life Insurance Policies
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment, net
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Net change in short-term borrowings
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt
Cash paid for treasury stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Cash dividends paid
Payments of Dividends
Cash paid for acquisition of noncontrolling interests of consolidated subsidiaries
Payments to Noncontrolling Interest Net of Cash Acquired
Payments to Noncontrolling Interest Net of Cash Acquired
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Excess tax benefits from share based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Proceeds from Derivative Instrument, Financing Activities
Proceeds from Derivative Instrument, Financing Activities
Payments for Derivative Instrument, Financing Activities
Payments for Derivative Instrument, Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Disclosure - Restructuring Accruals [Abstract]
Disclosure - Restructuring Accruals [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Contract Termination [Member]
Contract Termination [Member]
Other Restructuring
Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve Expected Payments [Axis]
Restructuring Reserve Expected Payments [Axis]
Restructuring Reserve, Expected Payments
Restructuring Reserve, Expected Payments [Domain]
Restructuring Reserve, Expected Payments [Domain]
Restructuring Reserve, Expected Payments [Domain]
Restructuring Fiscal 2012 And Prior Plans [Member]
Restructuring Fiscal 2012 And Prior Plans [Member]
Restructuring Fiscal 2012 And Prior Plans
Restructuring Fiscal 2013 Plans [Member]
Restructuring Fiscal 2013 Plans [Member]
Restructuring Fiscal 2013 Plans [Member]
Restructuring Fiscal 2014 Plans [Member]
Restructuring Fiscal 2014 Plans [Member]
Restructuring Fiscal 2014 Plans
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance
Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Charges
Amounts applied
Payments for Restructuring
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Ending Balance
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND DERIVATIVES
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Disclosure Impact Of The Companys Hedges Of Net Investments [Abstract]
Disclosure - Impact of the Company's Hedges of Net Investments [Abstract]
Derivative, Cash Received on Hedge
Derivative, Cash Received on Hedge
Disclosure - Net Sales, Excluding Precious Metal Content [Abstract]
Disclosure - Net Sales, Excluding Precious Metal Content [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table]
Statement [Line Items]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net Sales, excluding precious metal content
Net Sales, Excluding Precious Metal Content
Net Sales, Excluding Precious Metal Content
Precious metal content of sales
Precious Metal Content
Net Sales, Precious Metal Content only
Net Sales, including precious metal content
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Total related tax benefit
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Disclosure Provisions And Adjustments And Amounts Applied For All The Plans By Segment [Abstract]
Disclosure - Provisions and Adjustments and Amounts Applied for all the Plans by Segment [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Restructuring [Table]
Employee Severance [Member]
Employee Severance [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Unvested beginning balance (in shares)
Vested (in shares)
Forfeited (in shares)
Unvested ending balance (in shares)
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Unvested beginning balance (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Disclosure INCOME TAXES Additional Information [Abstract]
Disclosure - INCOME TAXES - Additional Information [Abstract]
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Taxes [Table]
Reasonably Possible Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits by Item [Axis]
Nature of Uncertainty [Axis]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Nature of Uncertainty [Domain]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Nature of Uncertainty [Domain]
Future Period Member
Future Period Member
Future Period
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Unrecognized tax benefits, expiration of statues of limitation
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes, Amount
Restructuring Accruals
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Cumulative Amounts for the Provisions and Adjustments and Amounts Applied for All the Plans by Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Disclosure - Intersegment Net Sales [Abstract]
Disclosure - Intersegment Net Sales [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Revenues
Revenues
Revenue, Net
Intersegment Eliminations
Intersegment Eliminations
Intersegment Eliminations
Total
Segment Reporting Information Inter Segment Revenue Net Of Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information Inter Segment Revenue Net Of Eliminations
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
Ending balance
Business Combinations [Abstract]
BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Impact of the Companys hedges of fair value [Abstract]
Impact of the Company’s hedges of fair value [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Cost of products sold
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Operating income
Other income and expenses:
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest income
Other expense (income), net
Income before income taxes
Equity in net earnings (loss) of unconsolidated affilated company
Net income
Earnings per common share:
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Diluted (in shares)