YORK, Pa., Oct. 14, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DENTSPLY International Inc. (Nasdaq:XRAY) announced that it will release third quarter earnings on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, after the market closes.

A conference call has been scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 8:30 AM Eastern Time. A live broadcast is available through Shareholder.com by accessing DENTSPLY's website at www.dentsply.com. In order to participate in the call, dial 888-811-5436 (for domestic calls) and 913-312-1381 (for international calls). The Conference ID # is 9055234. At that time, you will be able to discuss the third quarter 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. 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 # 9055234.

DENTSPLY designs, develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of products for the dental market. The Company believes that it is the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of dental prosthetics, precious metal dental alloys, dental ceramics, endodontic instruments and materials, prophylaxis paste, dental sealants, ultrasonic scalers, and crown and bridge materials; the leading United States manufacturer and distributor of dental handpieces, dental x-ray film holders, film mounts and bone substitute/grafting materials; and a leading worldwide manufacturer or distributor of dental implants, impression materials, orthodontic appliances, dental cutting instruments, infection control products, and dental injectable anesthetics. The Company distributes its dental products in over 120 countries under some of the most well established brand names in the industry.

DENTSPLY is committed to the development of innovative, high quality, cost-effective new products for the dental market.

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CONTACT:  DENTSPLY International Inc.
          William R. Jellison, Senior Vice President and
           Chief Financial Officer
          (717) 849-4243