DENTSPLY International Inc. (NASDAQ:XRAY) is the world's largest manufacturer of dental products, such as dental anesthetics and artificial teeth, by revenue.^[1] DENTSPLY's sells its products to dentists, dental hygienists, dental schools, and laboratories. ^[2]

DENTSPLY International, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of dental consumables, dental laboratory products, and dental specialty products worldwide. Its dental consumable products include dental sundries, such as dental anesthetics, prophylaxis paste, dental sealants, impression materials, restorative materials, bone grafting materials, tooth whiteners, and topical fluoride; and small equipment products, including high and low speed handpieces, intraoral curing light systems, and ultrasonic scalers and polishers used in dental offices for treatment of patients. XRAY’s specialty dental products include endodontic instruments and materials, implants and related products, and orthodontic appliances and accessories. Its products are used for specific purposes within the dental office and laboratory settings.

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