Dentsply reports record-breaking fiscal performance in Q3 2013

Dentsply has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2013, during which it achieved its best ever Q3 performance.

During the three months ending on September 30th, the company generated $704 million (439.07 million pounds), up by 1.2 percent year on year, while its adjusted earnings per diluted share increased 12 percent to $0.57.

The firm stated that market conditions have been generally consistent with what was forecast earlier in the year, meaning it will be maintaining its expectations for the full-year period.

Over the course of the 12 months, Dentsply's adjusted earnings per diluted share are expected to fall in the range of $2.33 to $2.38.

Company chairman and chief executive officer Bret Wise said: "Dentsply made solid progress in the third quarter, achieving growth in each major geographic region and in each of our principal product categories."

Dentsply is seeking to build on its record-breaking 2012 performance, during which it achieved a full-year sales total of $2.9 billion.