CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net income	$ 80,866	$ 54,292	$ 242,129	$ 190,561
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	140,374	104,168	52,118	58,893
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax	(31,997)	(11,214)	(17,241)	3,743
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax	(1,916)	15,373	(10,905)	30,419
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax	(1,692)	44	1,624	1,710
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	104,769	108,371	25,596	94,765
Total comprehensive (loss) income	185,635	162,663	267,725	285,326
Less: Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests	2,666	1,366	4,866	2,722
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to DENTSPLY International	$ 182,969	$ 161,297	$ 262,859	$ 282,604