YORK, Pa., Nov. 3, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DENTSPLY International Inc. (Nasdaq:XRAY) today announced that Bret Wise, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting at the 2009 Healthcare Conference sponsored by Lazard Capital in New York City on November 18, 2009. Mr. Wise's presentation is scheduled for 8:30 AM, Eastern Time, and will not be webcasted.

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
          William R. Jellison, Senior Vice President and
           Chief Financial Officer
          (717) 849-4243