SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                     Washington, D.C.  20549

                            FORM 10-Q

(X)   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                 SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended     March 31, 1998
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                                 OR

( )   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                 SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ______________ to _______________

                  Commission File Number 0-16211

                   DENTSPLY International Inc.
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      (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

      Delaware                                    39-1434669
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(State or other jurisdiction of                (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)                Identification No.)


570 West College Avenue, P. O. Box 872, York, PA  17405-0872
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(Address of principal executive offices)          (Zip Code)


                          (717) 845-7511
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       (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to
file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.

               ( X )  Yes            (   )  No

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's
classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:  At
May 5, 1998 the Company had 54,220,041 shares of Common Stock
outstanding, with a par value of $.01 per share.


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                  DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC.
                            FORM 10-Q

              For Quarter Ended   March 31, 1998
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                               INDEX
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)

   Item 1 - Financial Statements
      Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets............       3
      Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income......       4
      Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows..       5
      Consolidated Condensed Statement of
        Stockholders' Equity...........................       7
      Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed
        Financial Statements...........................       8

   Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of
      Financial Condition and Results of Operations....      12

   Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures
      About Market Risk................................      14

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

   Item 1 - Legal Proceedings...........................     15
   Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K............     15

   Signatures...........................................     16


















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                                  PART I
                           FINANCIAL INFORMATION
                     Item 1.     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                        DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC.
                   CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
                                               (unaudited)
                                                 March 31,    December 31,
                                                   1998           1997
ASSETS                                         ------------   ------------
Current assets:                                       (in thousands)
  Cash and cash equivalents                     $   5,420      $   9,848
  Accounts and notes receivable-trade, net        120,535        114,366
  Inventories                                     130,639        124,748
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets        33,430         28,065
                                                ---------      ---------
     Total Current Assets                         290,024        277,027
Property, plant and equipment, net                147,336        147,130
Other noncurrent assets, net                       19,263         13,314
Identifiable intangible assets, net               104,200        103,513
Costs in excess of fair value of net
 assets acquired, net                             242,364        233,392
                                                ---------      ---------
Total Assets                                    $ 803,187      $ 774,376
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY            =========      =========
Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable                              $  35,927      $  38,942
  Accrued liabilities                              68,185         71,563
  Income taxes payable                             39,353         34,839
  Notes payable and current portion
   of long-term debt                               25,898         24,005
                                                ---------      ---------
     Total Current Liabilities                    169,363        169,349
Long-term debt                                    118,981        105,505
Deferred income taxes                              26,658         27,647
Other liabilities                                  43,726         43,954
                                                ---------      ---------
     Total Liabilities                            358,728        346,455
                                                ---------      ---------
Minority interests in consolidated subsidiaries     3,881          3,988
Stockholders' equity:                           ---------      ---------
  Preferred stock, $.01 par value; .25 million
   shares authorized; no shares issued               -              -
  Common stock, $.01 par value; 100 million
   shares authorized; 54.2 million shares
   issued at March 31, 1998 and
   December 31, 1997                                  542            542
  Capital in excess of par value                  152,046        150,738
  Retained earnings                               317,277        301,058
  Accumulated other comprehensive income          (20,170)       (16,720)
  Employee stock ownership plan reserve            (9,117)        (9,497)
  Treasury stock, at cost, .1 million shares
   at December 31, 1997                              -            (2,188)
                                                ---------      ---------
     Total Stockholders' Equity                   440,578        423,933
                                                ---------      ---------
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity      $ 803,187      $ 774,376
                                                =========      =========

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated condensed financial
statements.
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                           DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC.
                  CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                                   (unaudited)

                                           Three Months Ended
                                               March 31,
                                          --------------------
                                            1998        1997
                                          --------    --------
                                 (in thousands, except per share amounts)

Net sales                                 $180,706    $172,359
Cost of products sold                       85,369      84,309
                                          --------    --------
Gross profit                                95,337      88,050
Selling, general and administrative
 expenses                                   63,785      59,995
                                          --------    --------
Operating income                            31,552      28,055
Interest expense                             2,966       2,751
Interest income                               (218)       (425)
Other (income) expense, net                 (1,472)     (2,085)
                                          --------    --------
Income before income taxes                  30,276      27,814
Provision for income taxes                  11,279      10,890
                                          --------    --------
Net income                                $ 18,997    $ 16,924
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Earnings per common share:
   Basic                                    $.35         $.31
   Diluted                                  $.35         $.31

Cash dividends declared per common
 share                                     $.05125     $.04625

Weighted average common shares
 outstanding:
   Basic                                    54,124      53,847
   Diluted                                  54,474      54,134














See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated condensed financial
statements.

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                       DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC.
              CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                (unaudited)
                                                     Three Months Ended
                                                          March 31,
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                                                       1998       1997
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                                                        (in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
   Net income                                        $ 18,997   $ 16,924
   Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
    cash provided by operating activities:
      Depreciation                                      4,436      4,163
      Amortization                                      4,660      3,777
      All other, net                                  (25,591)   (15,248)
                                                     --------   --------
Net cash provided by operating activities               2,502      9,616
                                                     --------   --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
   Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired    (13,839)   (59,253)
   Additional consideration for prior purchased
    business                                           (3,522)      -
   Property, plant and equipment additions             (7,044)    (6,128)
   Other, net                                            (527)        71
                                                     --------   --------
Net cash used in investing activities                 (24,932)   (65,310)
                                                     --------   --------
Cash flows from financing activities:
   Debt repayment                                     (14,439)   (18,865)
   Proceeds from long-term debt                        27,886     66,878
   Increase in bank overdrafts and other
    short-term borrowings                               2,205     11,896
   Other, net                                           1,106       (341)
                                                     --------   --------
Net cash provided by financing activities              16,758     59,568
                                                     --------   --------
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
 and cash equivalents                                   1,244     (2,124)
                                                     --------   --------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   (4,428)     1,750
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period        9,848      5,619
                                                     --------   --------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period           $  5,420   $  7,369
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See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated condensed financial
statements.

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                       DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC.
          CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS, CONTINUED
                                (unaudited)

                                                          March 31,
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                                                       1998       1997
                                                     --------   --------
                                                        (in thousands)
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
   Interest paid                                     $  2,128   $  1,454
   Income taxes paid                                    7,888      7,889
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash transactions:
   Liabilities assumed from acquisitions                2,511     28,962
   Assumption of debt in connection with
    acquisitions                                         -         2,900



In January 1998, the Company purchased the assets of Blendax Professional
Dental Business ("Blendax").  In March 1998, the Company purchased the
assets of InfoSoft, Inc. ("InfoSoft").  In conjunction with the
acquisitions, liabilities were assumed as follows:

                                         Blendax         InfoSoft
                                         --------        --------
    Fair value of assets acquired        $  6,711        $ 10,530
    Cash paid for assets or capital
     stock                                 (6,112)         (8,618)
                                         --------        --------
    Liabilities assumed                  $    599        $  1,912
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In January 1997, the Company purchased the assets of DW Industries, Inc.
("DW") for $16.3 million and all of the capital stock of Laboratoire SPAD,
S.A. ("SPAD") for $34.5 million.  In March 1997, the Company purchased
approximately 90% of the capital stock of New Image Industries, Inc. ("New
Image") for $9.9 million.  In conjunction with the acquisitions,
liabilities were assumed as follows:

                                          DW          SPAD       New Image
                                       --------     --------     ---------
     Fair value of assets acquired     $ 16,315     $ 41,778     $ 31,526
     Cash paid for assets               (16,253)     (34,499)      (9,905)
                                       --------     --------     --------
     Liabilities assumed               $     62     $  7,279     $ 21,621
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See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated condensed financial
statements.

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DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC. CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (unaudited) Accumulated Capital in Other Total Common Excess of Retained Comprehensive Treasury Stockholders' Stock Par Value Earnings Income ESOP Reserve Stock Equity (in thousands) ------ ----------- -------- ------------- ------------ --------- ------------ Balance at December 31, 1997 $ 542 $150,738 $301,058 $(16,720) $ (9,497) $ (2,188) $423,933 Exercise of stock options and warrants - 719 - - - 2,188 2,907 Tax benefit related to stock options and warrants exercised - 589 - - - - 589 Cash dividends declared, $.05125 per share - - (2,778) - - - (2,778) Foreign currency translation adjustments - - - (3,450) - - (3,450) Net change in ESOP reserve - - - - 380 - 380 Net income - - 18,997 - - - 18,997 ------ -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Balance at March 31, 1998 $ 542 $152,046 $317,277 $(20,170) $ (9,117) $ - $440,578 ====== ======== ======== ======= ======== ======== ======== See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements.
7 DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC. NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -------------------------------------------------------------- MARCH 31, 1998 -------------- The accompanying interim consolidated condensed financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) which in the opinion of management are necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. These interim financial statements conform with the requirements for interim financial statements and consequently do not include all the disclosures normally required by generally accepted accounting principles. Disclosures are updated where appropriate. NOTE 1 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - ---------------------------------------- Principles of Consolidation - --------------------------- The consolidated condensed financial statements include the accounts of DENTSPLY International Inc. (the "Company") and its subsidiaries. Minority interests in net income of consolidated subsidiaries is not material and is included in other (income) expense, net. Inventories - ----------- Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. At March 31, 1998 and December 31, 1997, the cost of $17.3 million or 13% and $14.9 million or 12%, respectively, of inventories was determined by the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. The cost of other inventories was determined by the first-in, first-out (FIFO) or average cost method. Property, Plant and Equipment - ----------------------------- Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Except for leasehold improvements, depreciation for financial reporting purposes is computed by the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives: buildings - generally 40 years; and machinery and equipment - 4 to 15 years. The cost of leasehold improvements is amortized over the shorter of the estimated useful life or the term of the lease. For income tax purposes, depreciation is computed using various methods. Derivatives - ----------- The Company's only involvement with derivative financial instruments is forward contracts to hedge certain assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies. 8 NOTE 2 - EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - ---------------------------------- In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, Earnings per Share ("SFAS 128"). This Statement simplifies the standards for computing earnings per share ("EPS") and makes them comparable to international EPS standards. It replaces the presentation of primary EPS with a presentation of basic EPS and requires dual presentation of basic and diluted EPS on the face of the income statement of all entities with complex capital structures. SFAS 128 also requires a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic EPS computation to the numerator and denominator of the diluted EPS computation. As required, the Company adopted SFAS 128 in the fourth quarter of 1997; accordingly, all per share amounts have been restated to reflect basic and diluted EPS. All shares held by the DENTSPLY Employee Stock Ownership Plan are considered outstanding and are included in the earnings per common share computation. Income Shares Per Share (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount ----------- ------------- --------- (in thousands, except per share amounts) For the period ended March 31, 1998 Basic EPS $ 18,997 54,124 $.35 Incremental shares from assumed exercise of dilutive options and warrants - 350 - -------- ------ ---- Diluted EPS $ 18,997 54,474 $.35 ======== ====== ==== For the period ended March 31, 1997 Basic EPS $ 16,924 53,847 $.31 Incremental shares from assumed exercise of dilutive options and warrants - 287 - -------- ------ ---- Diluted EPS $ 16,924 54,134 $.31 ======== ====== ==== NOTE 3 - BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS - ------------------------------ In January 1998, the Company purchased the assets of Blendax Professional Dental Business ("Blendax") from Procter & Gamble in a cash transaction valued at approximately DM13 million or $7 million. Blendax is a distributor doing business principally in Germany, Austria and the United Kingdom. The Blendax product line consists of rotary cutting instruments, impression materials, composite filling material and fluoride rinses and gels. In March 1998, the Company purchased the assets of InfoSoft Inc. ("InfoSoft") in a cash transaction valued at approximately $8.5 million. Located in White Marsh, Maryland, the primary business of InfoSoft is the development and sale of full-featured, practice management software. InfoSoft is also the number one processor of electronic dental insurance claims in America. 9 In April 1998, the Company purchased a 60% majority interest in GAC International Inc. ("GAC") for approximately $19.5 million. Located in Islip, New York, GAC provides a full line of high quality orthodontic products. NOTE 4 - INVENTORIES - -------------------- Inventories consist of the following: March 31, December 31, 1998 1997 ------------ ------------ (in thousands) Finished goods $ 66,717 $ 63,987 Work-in-process 28,177 24,844 Raw materials and supplies 35,745 35,917 -------- -------- $130,639 $124,748 ======== ======== Pre-tax income was $.1 million lower in the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997 as a result of using the LIFO method compared to the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. If the FIFO method had been used to determine the cost of the LIFO inventories, the amounts at which net inventory is stated would be lower than reported at March 31, 1998 and December 31, 1997 by $1.2 million and $1.3 million, respectively. NOTE 5 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - -------------------------------------- Property, plant and equipment consist of the following: March 31, December 31, 1998 1997 ------------ ------------ Assets, at cost: (in thousands) Land $ 14,843 $ 15,045 Buildings and improvements 65,340 68,009 Machinery and equipment 121,532 117,243 Construction in progress 14,406 11,856 -------- -------- 216,121 212,153 Less: Accumulated depreciation 68,785 65,023 -------- -------- $147,336 $147,130 ======== ======== NOTE 6 - NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT - ----------------------------------------- The increases from December 31, 1997 in notes payable and current portion of long-term debt ($1.9 million) and long-term debt ($13.5 million) were primarily due to utilization of the Company's credit facilities for the acquisition of Blendax, and InfoSoft (see Note 2). 10 NOTE 7 - COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - ----------------------------- As of January 1, 1998 the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, Reporting Comprehensive Income ("Statement 130"). Statement 130 establishes new rules for the reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components; however, the adoption of this Statement had no impact on the Company's net income or stockholders' equity. Statement 130 requires the Company's currency translation adjustments, which prior to adoption were reported separately in stockholders' equity, to be included in other comprehensive income. Total comprehensive income amounted to $22,447 and $22,926 for the periods ending March 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The following are the components of comprehensive income: Three Months Ended March 31, 1998 1997 (in thousands) Net income $ 18,997 $ 16,924 Foreign currency translation adjustments 3,450 6,002 -------- -------- Comprehensive income $ 22,447 $ 22,926 ======== ======== The component of accumulated other comprehensive income is represented by foreign currency translation adjustments as follows: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income March 31, December 31, 1998 1997 (in thousands) Foreign currency translation adjustments $ 20,170 $ 10,280 ======== ======== 11 DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC. Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Any statements released by the Company that are forward-looking, including without limitation, statements containing the words "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "expects", or words of similar import constitute forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties which may affect the Company's business and prospects, including economic, competitive, governmental, technological and other factors discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Quarter Ended March 31, 1998 Compared to Quarter Ended March 31, 1997 For the quarter ended March 31, 1998, net sales increased $8.3 million, or 4.8%, to $180.7 million, up from $172.4 million in the same period of 1997. The increase resulted from strong sales growth in the United States both from base businesses and from acquisitions. The growth in the United States was partially offset by the decline in implant sales due to the termination of the Implant Distribution Agreement between Core-Vent Corporation and DENTSPLY at the end of the first quarter of 1997. European sales increased due to strong growth in base businesses plus incremental sales from the acquisitions of Blendax and SIMFRA SA. European sales were adversely impacted by the translation effect of the strong U.S. dollar. Sales growth in the Pacific Rim and Latin America was adversely impacted by the Asian economy and the termination of distributors in Taiwan, Korea, Colombia and Chile which will be replaced by newly established local DENTSPLY subsidiaries later in 1998. Gross profit increased $7.3 million, or 8.3%, to $95.3 million from $88.0 million in the first quarter of 1997 primarily as a result of higher net sales. As a percentage of sales, gross profit increased from 51.1% in the first quarter of 1997 to 52.8% in the same period of 1998. The primary reason is a more favorable mix of sales in the U.S. and Europe in 1998 where the average gross profit margin exceeds the average margins in other territories. In addition, the gross profit percentage in 1997 was adversely impacted by lower margin implant products. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $3.8 million, or 6.3%. As a percentage of sales, expenses increased from 34.8% in the first quarter of 1997 to 35.3% for the same period of 1998. A large part of the percentage increase was from businesses acquired in 1997 and 1998 and from higher expenses in the first quarter of 1998 to upgrade information systems in the United States and Europe which will be year 2000 compliant. Income before income taxes increased $2.5 million, or 8.9%, while the provision for income taxes increased $.4 million or 3.6%. The effective tax rate was lowered to 37.3% in the first quarter of 1998 reflecting improvements from tax planning activities initiated in late 1997. Net income increased $2.1 million, or 12.2%, from the first quarter of 1997 due to higher income before income taxes and lower provision for income taxes in the first quarter of 1998. Basic and diluted earnings per common share increased from $.31 in 1997 to $.35 in 1998, or 12.9%. 12 LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES In January 1998, the Company acquired the assets of Blendax for $6.1 million. In March 1998, the Company purchased the assets of InfoSoft for $8.6 million. In April 1998, the Company purchased a 60% majority interest in GAC for $19.5 million. These transactions were funded from the Company's existing $175.0 million Bank Revolving Loan Facility and short- term bank borrowings. Investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 1998 include capital expenditures of $7.0 million. The Company's current ratio was 1.7 with working capital of $123.2 million at March 31, 1998. This compares with a current ratio of 1.6 and working capital of $107.7 million at December 31, 1997. The Company expects to be able to finance cash requirements, including capital expenditures, stock repurchases, debt service, and possible future acquisitions, from the funds generated from operations and amounts available under the existing Bank Revolving Loan Facility. For the three months ended March 31, 1998, cash flows from operating activities were $2.5 million compared to $9.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 1997. The decrease of $7.1 million results primarily from increases in accounts receivable, inventories and prepaid and other current assets. IMPACT OF INFLATION The Company has generally offset the impact of inflation on wages and the cost of purchased materials by improving operating efficiencies and increasing selling prices to the extent permitted by market conditions. YEAR 2000 The Company has conducted a comprehensive review of its computer systems to identify the systems that are affected by the "Year 2000" issue. In 1995, the Company commenced a year 2000 conversion project for all of its locations to address necessary software upgrades, training, data conversion, testing and implementation. The Company will incur internal staff costs as well as consulting and other expenses to complete the project by the anticipated date of mid-1999. The Company does not expect the amounts required to be expensed during the project to have a material effect on its financial position or results of operations. 13 Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk Not required. 14 PART II OTHER INFORMATION Item 1 - Legal Proceedings DENTSPLY and its subsidiaries are from time to time parties to lawsuits arising out of their respective operations. The Company believes that pending litigation to which DENTSPLY is a party will not have a material adverse effect upon its consolidated financial position or results of operations. Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (a) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed herewith: --------- Number Description ------ ----------- 27 Financial Data Schedule (pursuant to Item 601(c)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K, this exhibit shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) (b) Reports on Form 8-K ------------------- No reports on Form 8-K were filed by the Company during the quarter ended March 31, 1998. 15 Signatures - ---------- Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC. May 14, 1998 /s/ John C. Miles II - -------------------- ----------------------------------- Date John C. Miles II Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer May 14, 1998 /s/ William R. Jellison - -------------------- ----------------------------------- Date William R. Jellison Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 16 EXHIBIT INDEX ------------- Number Description Sequential Page No. ------ ----------- ------------------- 27 Financial Data Schedule (pursuant to Item 601(c)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K, this exhibit shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) 18 17
                           DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC.
                                   EXHIBIT 11
                        COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE




Earnings per common share:
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                                             Three Months Ended
                                                  March 31,
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                                               1998      1997
                                             --------  --------
                                  (in thousands, except per share data)

Weighted average common shares
 outstanding
    Basic                                      54,124    53,847
    Diluted                                    54,474    54,135



Net income                                    $18,998   $16,924



Earnings per common share
    Basic                                        $.35      $.31
    Diluted                                      $.35      $.31
























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5 THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC. AT MARCH 31, 1998 AND FOR THE FISCAL QUARTER THEN ENDED, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 1000 3-MOS DEC-31-1998 JAN-01-1998 MAR-31-1998 5420 0 120535 0 130639 290024 216121 68785 803187 169363 118981 0 0 542 440036 803187 180706 180706 85369 85369 63785 0 2966 30276 11279 18997 0 0 0 18997 .35 .35