2013-01-04 18:13:43 -

York,  PA -  January 4, 2013 -  DENTSPLY International  Inc. (NASDAQ-XRAY) today
announced  that  Bret  Wise,  Chairman  and  Chief  Executive  Officer,  will be
presenting  at the 31(st) Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference at the Westin
St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco on Monday, January 7, 2013.

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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