RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER COSTS - PROVISIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS AND AMOUNTS APPLIED FOR ALL PLANS BY SEGMENT (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 40
Provisions	24
Amounts applied	(24)
Change in estimates	(3)
Ending Balance	37
Operating Segments \| Connected Technology Solutions
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	13
Provisions	11
Amounts applied	(13)
Change in estimates	(3)
Ending Balance	8
Operating Segments \| Essential Dental Solutions
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	17
Provisions	5
Amounts applied	(4)
Change in estimates	0
Ending Balance	18
Operating Segments \| Orthodontic and Implant Solutions
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	9
Provisions	6
Amounts applied	(5)
Change in estimates	0
Ending Balance	10
Operating Segments \| Wellspect Healthcare
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	1
Provisions	1
Amounts applied	0
Change in estimates	0
Ending Balance	2
All Other
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	0
Provisions	1
Amounts applied	(2)
Change in estimates	0
Ending Balance	$ (1)

Amount of cash payments made as the result of exit or disposal activities. Excludes payments associated with a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Topic 420
-SubTopic 10
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 50
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (b)(2)
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org/1943274/2147482017/420-10-50-1

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Topic 230
-SubTopic 10
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 45
-Paragraph 17
-Subparagraph (f)
-Publisher FASB
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Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Topic 420
-SubTopic 10
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section S99
-Paragraph 2
-Subparagraph (SAB Topic 5.P.4.b.2)
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org/1943274/2147479823/420-10-S99-2

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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-Section 50
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