DENTSPLY International Inc.: DENTSPLY International Schedules Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2011 Earnings Release and Conference Call

York, PA - January 26, 2012 - DENTSPLY International Inc. (NASDAQ: XRAY) announced that it will release fourth quarter and fiscal 2011 earnings results on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at approximately 7:00 a.m. (Eastern Time).   A conference call has also been scheduled for Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Time).   A live broadcast will be accessible on DENTSPLY's website www.dentsply.com (http://www.dentsply.com/).   In order to participate in the call, dial (888) 220-8474 (for domestic calls) and (913) 312-1466 (for international calls).   The Conference ID # is 3931344.   At that time, you will be able to discuss the fourth quarter and fiscal 2011 earnings 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 to the public online at the DENTSPLY website www.dentsply.com (http://www.dentsply.com/).   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), Passcode # 3931344.  

DENTSPLY International Inc. is a leading manufacturer of dental and other healthcare products.   The company 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 (http://www.dentsply.com/) for more information about DENTSPLY and its products.    

For further information contact:                                          

Derek Leckow

Vice President

Investor Relations

(717) 849-7863