CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax	$ 540	$ 1,726	$ 3,316	$ 1,666
Net income	88,691	82,040	161,264	136,269
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	5,886	(178,746)	(88,256)	(45,275)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax	(13,362)	47,089	14,756	14,957
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax	(16,629)	(7,954)	(8,989)	15,046
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(23,565)	(137,885)	(79,173)	(13,606)
Total comprehensive (loss) income	65,126	(55,845)	82,091	122,663
Less: Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests	2,019	(928)	2,200	1,356
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to DENTSPLY International	$ 63,107	$ (54,917)	$ 79,891	$ 121,307