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12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC /DE/
Entity Central Index Key 0000818479
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2015
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