CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Net income	$ 82,040	$ 75,390	$ 136,269	$ 144,853
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(178,746)	62,051	(45,275)	152,767
Net gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	47,089	(36,391)	14,957	(63,403)
Net unrealized holding (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities	(7,954)	(6,233)	15,046	(2,031)
Pension liability adjustments	1,726	(1,500)	1,666	(2,033)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	(137,885)	17,927	(13,606)	85,300
Total comprehensive (loss) income	(55,845)	93,317	122,663	230,153
Less: Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(928)	3,833	1,356	7,476
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to DENTSPLY International	$ (54,917)	$ 89,484	$ 121,307	$ 222,677