DENTSPLY International Schedules Third Quarter Fiscal 2015 Earnings Release and Conference Call

October 14, 2015

York, PA - October 14, 2015 - DENTSPLY International Inc. (NASDAQ: XRAY) announced that it will release third quarter 2015 earnings results on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at approximately 7:00 a.m. (Eastern Time).  Following the press release, the Company will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) 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

Investors can access the webcast via a link on DENTSPLY's web site at www.dentsply.com.  For those planning to participate on the call, please dial 877-856-1969 for domestic calls, or 719-325-4903 for international calls.  The Conference ID # is 4311375.  Members of management speaking on the call will include Bret Wise, DENTSPLY's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Chris Clark, President and Chief Financial Officer, and Jim Mosch, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. 

A rebroadcast of the conference call will be available online at the DENTSPLY web site, and a dial-in replay will be available for one week following the call at (888) 203-1112 (for domestic calls) or (719) 457-0820 (for international calls), Replay Passcode # 4311375. 

DENTSPLY International Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of dental and other consumable medical device products.  The Company believes it is the world's largest manufacturer of consumable dental products for the professional dental market.  For over 115 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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