York, PA - February 5, 2013 - DENTSPLY International Inc. (NASDAQ: XRAY)
announced that it will release fourth quarter and fiscal 2012 earnings results
on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at approximately 7:00 a.m. (Eastern Time).
 Following the press release, the Company will host a conference call with a
live webcast to discuss its financial results.  Supplemental materials for
reference during the call will be available for download in the investor
relations section of DENTSPLY's web site, at www.dentsply.com.

The  conference call is scheduled to begin  at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Time).  A live
webcast   will   be   accessible   via   a   link  on  DENTSPLY's  web  site  at
www.dentsply.com.   In order to participate in the call, dial (877) 627-6580 for
domestic  calls, or (913) 312-0833 for international calls.  The Conference ID #
is 5792145.  At that time, you will be able to discuss fourth quarter and fiscal
2012 results  with  DENTSPLY's  Chairman  and  Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Bret
Wise;  President and Chief  Operating Officer, Mr.  Chris Clark; and Senior Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer, Mr. William Jellison.

A  rebroadcast of the conference  call will be available  online at the DENTSPLY
web  site.  You may also access a dial-in replay for one week following the call
at  (888)  203-1112 (for  domestic  calls)  or (719) 457-0820 (for international
calls), Replay Passcode # 5792145.

DENTSPLY  International  Inc.  is  a  leading  manufacturer  of dental and other
healthcare   products.    The   company  believes  it  is  the  world's  largest
manufacturer  of professional  dental products.   For over 110 years, DENTSPLY's
commitment  to  innovation  and  professional  collaboration  has  enhanced  its
portfolio  of  branded  consumables  and  small equipment.  Headquartered in the
United  States, the Company has  global operations with sales  in more than 120
countries.   Visit www.dentsply.com for more  information about DENTSPLY and its
products.

For further information contact:

Derek Leckow
Vice President
Investor Relations
(717) 849-7863

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