EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share:

(in thousands, except for per share amounts)	Net income attributable to DENTSPLY International		Shares	Earnings per common share
Year Ended December 31, 2013
Basic	$	313,192	142,663	$	2.20
Incremental shares from assumed exercise of dilutive options			2,302
Diluted	$	313,192	144,965	$	2.16
Year Ended December 31, 2012
Basic	$	314,213	141,850	$	2.22
Incremental shares from assumed exercise of dilutive options			2,095
Diluted	$	314,213	143,945	$	2.18
Year Ended December 31, 2011
Basic	$	244,520	141,386	$	1.73
Incremental shares from assumed exercise of dilutive options			2,167
Diluted	$	244,520	143,553	$	1.70