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Comprehensive Income - Total Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 28, 2013
Dec. 29, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Comprehensive Income Net Of Applicable Taxes [Abstract]      
Comprehensive income attributable to Henry Schein, Inc. $ 446,548 $ 418,347 $ 359,731
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests 478 509 481
Comprehensive income attributable to Redeemable noncontrolling interests 38,776 35,707 35,625
Comprehensive income $ 485,802 $ 454,563 $ 395,837