UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report March 15, 2011
(Date of earliest event reported)
Commission File Number 0-16211
DENTSPLY International Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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39-1434669
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(State of Incorporation)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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221 West Philadelphia Street,
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York, Pennsylvania
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17405-0872
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(717) 845-7511
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01 – Other Events
A copy of the Company’s press release dated March 15, 2011 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this Form 8-K.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits:
99.1 DENTSPLY International Inc. press release dated March 15, 2011
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC.
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/s/
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Deborah M. Rasin |
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Deborah M. Rasin |
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Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel |
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Date: March 15, 2011