EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014:

Basic Earnings Per Common Share Computation	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
(in thousands, except per share amounts)	2015		2014		2015		2014
Net income attributable to DENTSPLY International	$	44,099	$	89,993	$	108,061	$	162,871
Weighted average common shares outstanding	139,813		141,790		140,054		141,921
Earnings per common share - basic	$	0.32	$	0.63	$	0.77	$	1.15
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share Computation
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Net income attributable to DENTSPLY International	$	44,099	$	89,993	$	108,061	$	162,871
Weighted average common shares outstanding	139,813		141,790		140,054		141,921
Incremental weighted average shares from assumed exercise of dilutive options from stock-based compensation awards	2,449		2,374		2,467		2,367
Total weighted average diluted shares outstanding	142,262		144,164		142,521		144,288
Earnings per common share - diluted	$	0.31	$	0.62	$	0.76	$	1.13