Schedule 13G: AQR Holdings LLC Discloses 6.68% Stake in XRAY

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AQR Capital Management and its parent AQR Capital Management Holdings report a material passive stake in DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. Together they beneficially own 13,316,771 shares of common stock, equal to 6.68% of the class. The filing shows shared voting and shared dispositive power over those shares and records no sole voting or dispositive power.

The Schedule 13G states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer. The filing lists the issuer headquarters in Charlotte, NC, gives AQR's Greenwich, CT address, and is signed by an authorized signatory on 08/14/2025. An exhibit notes AQR Capital Management, LLC is wholly owned by AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC.

Positive

• Material ownership disclosed: AQR reports 13,316,771 shares, representing 6.68% of DENTSPLY SIRONA's common stock, meeting SEC disclosure thresholds.
• Clear governance posture: Filing certifies holdings were acquired and are held in the ordinary course and not to influence control, and uses Schedule 13G consistent with passive intent.
• Organizational clarity: Exhibit states AQR Capital Management, LLC is wholly owned by AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, clarifying reporting relationship.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Investment Adviser / Portfolio Manager

TL;DR: AQR reports a >5% passive holding (13.3M shares, 6.68%) with shared voting and dispositive power; filing signals disclosure, not activism.

The Schedule 13G shows AQR and its parent hold 13,316,771 shares (6.68%), reported as shared voting and dispositive power and certified as held in the ordinary course of business. For investors, this is a material ownership disclosure because it exceeds the 5% threshold and must be monitored for changes, but the explicit certification and use of Schedule 13G indicate a passive intent rather than an active effort to influence management or control.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Material passive ownership disclosed; governance impact appears limited given shared power and the filer’s ordinary-course certification.

AQR's joint filing and the exhibit clarifying the subsidiary/parent relationship provide clear ownership lineage. Shared voting/dispositive power means AQR can influence votes if coordinated with others, but the certification under Item 10 and choice of Schedule 13G (rather than 13D) signal no current intent to pursue control. Stake size is material and should be tracked for any switch to active engagement or a 13D amendment.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

24906P109

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 24906P109

1

Names of Reporting Persons

AQR Capital Management, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 13,316,771.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 13,316,771.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

13,316,771.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

6.68 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 24906P109

1

Names of Reporting Persons

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 13,316,771.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 13,316,771.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

13,316,771.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

6.68 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 13320 BALLANTYNE CORPORATE PLACE, CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA 28277-3607
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: AQR Capital Management, LLC AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: ONE GREENWICH PLAZA SUITE 130 Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
(c)	Citizenship: AQR Capital Management, LLC - UNITED STATES AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - UNITED STATES
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common stock, par value $0.01 per share
(e)	CUSIP No.: 24906P109
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 13,316,771
(b)	Percent of class: 6.68 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 13,316,771 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 13,316,771
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 13,316,771 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 13,316,771
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Item 2(a) above.
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

AQR Capital Management, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	08/14/2025

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	08/14/2025

Exhibit Information

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC and AQR Capital Management, LLC hereby agree that this Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of each of the parties. AQR Capital Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC.

FAQ

How many DENTSPLY SIRONA (XRAY) shares does AQR report owning?

AQR reports beneficial ownership of 13,316,771 shares, representing 6.68% of the class.

Who filed the Schedule 13G for XRAY?

The filing was made by AQR Capital Management, LLC and AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC.

Does the filing indicate whether AQR has sole voting or dispositive power?

The filing shows 0 sole voting power and 0 sole dispositive power, with 13,316,771 shares recorded as shared voting and shared dispositive power.

When was the Schedule 13G signed?

The filing is signed by an authorized signatory on 08/14/2025.

Does the Schedule 13G state AQR intends to influence control of XRAY?

No. Item 10 certifies the securities were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.

Where are DENTSPLY SIRONA's principal executive offices listed in the filing?

The filing lists the issuer's principal executive offices at 13320 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Charlotte, North Carolina.