John C Miles II

Mr. Miles served as Chairman of the Board of the Company from May 1998 until May 2005. In January 2004, he retired from his position as Chief Executive Officer, a position which he held since January 1, 1996. Mr. Miles served as Vice Chairman of the Board from January 1, 1997 until becoming Chairman of the Board in May 1998. Prior to January 1, 1996, he had been President and Chief Operating Officer since the Merger, and served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Old Dentsply prior to the Merger. He is currently serving as a director of Respironics, Inc. Mr. Miles has been a director of the Company since the Merger and was a director of Old Dentsply commencing January 1990.