DENTSPLY International Inc. to Present At Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Unplugged...

DENTSPLY International Inc. to Present At Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare
Unplugged Conference

YORK, Pa., April 17, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- DENTSPLY International Inc.
(Nasdaq:XRAY) today announced that Bret Wise, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer,
and President, will be presenting at the Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare
Unplugged Conference in Key Biscayne, Florida on May 2, 2008. Mr. Wise's
presentation is scheduled for 9:10 AM (Eastern Time).

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