DENTSPLY International Inc. to Present at Lazard Capital Markets' 6th Annual Healthcare...

DENTSPLY International Inc. to Present at Lazard Capital Markets' 6th Annual
Healthcare Conference

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