YORK, Pa., April 14, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DENTSPLY International Inc. (Nasdaq:XRAY) announced that it will release first quarter earnings on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 6:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). A conference call has also been scheduled for Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. (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) 211-7451 (for domestic calls) and (913) 312-0844 (for international calls). The Conference ID # is 5190510. At that time, you will be able to discuss the first 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.