# 17th (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover 17th. Page: Feed: --- ## [80,5% of illegal alien "asylum seekers" from Muslim N. Africa in Switzerland commit crimes](https://www.beaufortcountynow.com/post/97951/80-5-of-illegal-alien-asylum-seekers-from-muslim-n-africa-in-switzerland-commit-crimes.html) _2026-08-21 · Eastern NC Now_ 99% of asylum applications from Muslim North Africa are rejected ( Published Friday, August 21st, 2026 @ 2:55 pm ) ## [Illinois FQHC to open children’s dental center](https://www.beckersdental.com/dentists/illinois-fqhc-to-open-childrens-dental-center/) _2026-08-21 · Ariana Portalatin · Becker’s Dental Review – DSO + Dental News_ Carterville, Ill.-based Shawnee Health will open a pediatric dental center in Marion, Ill., on Sept. 1, the only facility in Southern Illinois that accepts Medicaid for pediatric dental care, KBSI reported Aug. 21. The Children’s Dental Center, funded by a $2.5 million award from the Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation, replaces the FQHC’s former general dentistry \[…\] The post Illinois FQHC… ## [9 states expand dental assistants’ scope of practice: 6 notes](https://www.beckersdental.com/staffing-issues/9-states-expand-dental-assistants-scope-of-practice-6-notes/) _2026-08-21 · Ariana Portalatin · Becker’s Dental Review – DSO + Dental News_ Seventeen states enacted or implemented changes to dental assistant requirements between April and July 2026, according to Dental Assisting National Board’s Fall 2026 State of the States report. Nine states expanded dental assistant functions, three modified requirements, three changed supervision levels and two added reporting requirements. Six highlights from the report: The post 9 states expand… ## [DSO market will be worth $368B by 2030: 3 notes](https://www.beckersdental.com/dso-dpms/dso-market-will-be-worth-368b-by-2030-3-notes/) _2026-08-21 · Ariana Portalatin · Becker’s Dental Review – DSO + Dental News_ The global DSO market is projected to grow from $190.7 billion in 2026 to $368.5 billion by 2030. The Business Research Company released its Dental Services Organization Market Report for 2026 Aug. 18, detailing the trends driving growth in the DSO field. Three notes: 1. The DSO market has a compound annual growth rate of \[…\] The post DSO market will be worth $368B by 2030: 3 notes appeared first… ## [Heartland Dental’s growth in 2026: 11 notes](https://www.beckersdental.com/dso-dpms/heartland-dentals-growth-in-2026-11-notes/) _2026-08-21 · Ariana Portalatin · Becker’s Dental Review – DSO + Dental News_ Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental has expanded its network in several states this year, with more partnerships and de novos in the pipeline. Eleven updates from the DSO in 2026: 1. Heartland Dental was ranked among America’s best-in-state employers by Forbes. 2. Heartland Dental added six offices to its network in July. 3. The DSO added \[…\] The post Heartland Dental’s growth in 2026: 11 notes… ## [Trump moves to slash beef prices for consumers](https://www.beaufortcountynow.com/post/97947/trump-moves-to-slash-beef-prices-for-consumers.html) _2026-08-21 · Eastern NC Now_ should cut prices by 25% ( Published Friday, August 21st, 2026 @ 12:45 pm ) ## [The leadership structure helping Park Dental Partners compete with PE: 7 earnings call notes from Q2](https://www.beckersdental.com/dso-dpms/the-leadership-structure-helping-park-dental-partners-compete-with-pe-7-earnings-call-notes-from-q2/) _2026-08-21 · Cameron Cortigiano · Becker’s Dental Review – DSO + Dental News_ Minnesota-based Park Dental Partners had an active second quarter, headlined by a $46 million DSO acquisition. In addition, the company reported more than $66 million in revenue during the second quarter, signaling year-over-year growth. Here are seven things to know from the company’s second-quarter earnings call, as transcribed by Investing.com. The Village Family Dental acquisition \[…\] The post… ## [PDS Health’s growth in 2026: 16 moves](https://www.beckersdental.com/dso-dpms/pds-healths-growth-in-2026-16-moves/) _2026-08-21 · Ariana Portalatin · Becker’s Dental Review – DSO + Dental News_ Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health has marked several accomplishments this year with network expansion, technology and medical-dental integration. Here are 16 updates from the company this year: 1. PDS Health is among the first healthcare organizations to deploy PolyAI’s new direct integration with Epic. 2. The organization opened 10 new de novo practice locations in July. \[…\] The post PDS Health’s… ## [8 DSOs making headlines](https://www.beckersdental.com/dso-dpms/8-dsos-making-headlines/) _2026-08-21 · Ariana Portalatin · Becker’s Dental Review – DSO + Dental News_ Here are eight DSOs that have made headlines in the last week: 1. Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Shared Practices Group, a 48-location DSO, received a strategic minority investment from M-One Capital, a private equity firm. 2. Chicago-based Aspen Dental opened a new practice in Selma, N.C. 3. Sacramento, Calif.-based Straine acquired its first practice in Idaho, marking \[…\] The post 8 DSOs making… ## [Dentist-led DSO receives private equity investment](https://www.beckersdental.com/dso-dpms/dentist-led-dso-receives-private-equity-investment/) _2026-08-21 · Cameron Cortigiano · Becker’s Dental Review – DSO + Dental News_ Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Shared Practices Group, a 48-location DSO, has received a strategic minority investment from M-One Capital, a private equity firm. The two organizations entered into a strategic partnership, with the investment providing Shared Practices Group with additional capital to accelerate its growth, according to an Aug. 5 news release from M-One Capital. The DSO \[…\] The post… ## [Ship everywhere from one CLI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1t0pmAeCaKoY) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ One codebase, hosted runners, encrypted credentials, and automated submissions across stores ## [Advocates push for stronger dental safety laws in Texas after child’s death: 6 notes](https://www.beckersdental.com/dentists/advocates-push-for-stronger-dental-safety-laws-in-texas-after-childs-death-6-notes/) _2026-08-20 · Ariana Portalatin · Becker’s Dental Review – DSO + Dental News_ Advocates are pushing for stricter dental regulations in Texas after a four-year-old patient’s death, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported Aug. 20. Six notes: 1. Aithana Arriaga died of a drug overdose in April at Cuddle Kids Dental Care in Fort Worth. 2. Chrishelle Hemphill, DDS, was arrested and charged with the child’s death in July. \[…\] The post Advocates push for stronger dental safety laws… ## [25M+ patients affected: The largest data breaches in dentistry](https://www.beckersdental.com/dentists/25m-patients-affected-the-largest-data-breaches-in-dentistry/) _2026-08-20 · Ariana Portalatin · Becker’s Dental Review – DSO + Dental News_ The largest data breaches in dentistry from the last three years have affected more than 25 million patients. Here are 10 dental data breaches with the highest number of individuals affected: 1. DentaQuest: 15,000,000 2. Managed Care of North America Dental: Nearly 9 million 3. Absolute Dental (Las Vegas): More than 1.2 million 4. Chord \[…\] The post 25M+ patients affected: The largest data… ## [Roy Cooper's pay-to-play healthcare push made him rich](https://www.beaufortcountynow.com/post/97937/roy-cooper-s-pay-to-play-healthcare-push-made-him-rich.html) _2026-08-20 · Eastern NC Now_ Cooper another snake in the grass ( Published Thursday, August 20th, 2026 @ 4:48 pm ) ## [8 examples show the Islamization of America is steadily progressing](https://www.beaufortcountynow.com/post/97936/8-examples-show-the-islamization-of-america-is-steadily-progressing.html) _2026-08-20 · Eastern NC Now_ Invasion of Islam ( Published Thursday, August 20th, 2026 @ 4:24 pm ) ## [WVU dental school cuts ribbon on first phase of renovations, adds 4 clinics](https://www.beckersdental.com/dentists/wvu-dental-school-cuts-ribbon-on-first-phase-of-renovations-adds-4-clinics/) _2026-08-20 · Cameron Cortigiano · Becker’s Dental Review – DSO + Dental News_ Morgantown-based West Virginia School of Dentistry cut the ribbon on a new clinical space, according to an Aug. 19 report from MetroNews. The renovation adds four new dental clinics, which include orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, a dental innovation center and the school’s dental group practice. The upgrades were funded by a $12.6 million Congressionally Directed Spending \[…\] The post WVU dental… ## [3 DSOs entering new states](https://www.beckersdental.com/dso-dpms/3-dsos-entering-new-states-5/) _2026-08-20 · Ariana Portalatin · Becker’s Dental Review – DSO + Dental News_ Here are three DSOs that have recently expanded their networks into new states: 1. Sacramento, Calif.-based Straine acquired its first practice in Idaho, marking its 17th state. 2. Salt Lake City-based Nuvia Dental Implant Center plans to open its first location in Rhode Island. 3. Chicago-based Phase 1 Equity added a multi-site orthodontic practice in \[…\] The post 3 DSOs entering new states… ## [Lone Peak Dental Group’s growth in 2026: 5 moves](https://www.beckersdental.com/dso-dpms/lone-peak-dental-groups-growth-in-2026-5-moves/) _2026-08-20 · Ariana Portalatin · Becker’s Dental Review – DSO + Dental News_ Englewood, Colo.-based Lone Peak Dental Group has set itself up for continued growth after completing a $170 million recapitalization and securing a $15 million investment earlier this year. Five updates in 2026: 1. Lone Peak Dental Group completed a $170 million recapitalization led by TCW Steel City, a private credit platform. 2. In July, the \[…\] The post Lone Peak Dental Group’s growth in 2026:… ## [Aspen Dental opens North Carolina office](https://www.beckersdental.com/dso-dpms/aspen-dental-opens-north-carolina-office-3/) _2026-08-20 · Ariana Portalatin · Becker’s Dental Review – DSO + Dental News_ Chicago-based Aspen Dental has opened a new practice in Selma, N.C. The practice offers comprehensive dental services such as cleanings, fillings, crowns, dentures and implants. It accepts most insurance plans and offers financing options for uninsured patients. The office is led by Mohammad Spouh, DDS, according to an Aug. 20 news release. The opening comes \[…\] The post Aspen Dental opens North… ## [From bundt cakes to bone grafts: USOSM’s new CFO on scaling oral surgery](https://www.beckersdental.com/featured-perspectives/from-bundt-cakes-to-bone-grafts-usosms-new-cfo-on-scaling-oral-surgery/) _2026-08-20 · Ariana Portalatin · Becker’s Dental Review – DSO + Dental News_ Jennifer Ellis spent years managing the finances behind 800-plus bakery locations. Now she’s bringing that multi-unit playbook to a very different industry — one where staffing shortages and complex regulations make growth a far trickier recipe. Ms. Ellis joined Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management as its new CFO earlier this month, bringing with her \[…\] The post From bundt cakes to… ## [The economics of dentistry fundamentally changed — and won’t be reversing](https://www.beckersdental.com/featured-perspectives/the-economics-of-dentistry-fundamentally-changed-and-wont-reverse/) _2026-08-20 · Cameron Cortigiano · Becker’s Dental Review – DSO + Dental News_ The dental industry’s economics look nothing like they did in 2019. For many practice leaders, the more pressing question isn’t when things will return to normal, but whether they ever will. In the past few years, labor costs have increased significantly. Insurance reimbursements are flat or falling. Patient case acceptance has dropped. These two CEOs \[…\] The post The economics of dentistry… ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/nCBJomRgjAJj) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [Straine enters 17th state with acquisition of Idaho practice](https://www.beckersdental.com/dso-dpms/straine-enters-17th-state-with-acquisition-of-idaho-practice/) _2026-08-20 · Cameron Cortigiano · Becker’s Dental Review – DSO + Dental News_ Sacramento, Calif.-based Straine has acquired its first practice in Idaho, marking its 17th state. The dentist-owned network acquired Bird Dental Studio in Idaho Falls, Idaho, led by Jayson Bird, DDS, according to an Aug. 20 news release from Straine. Bird Dental Studio provides implant dentistry, All-on-X full-arch restorations, cosmetic dentistry, IV sedation and general dentistry. \[…\] The post… ## [Faye Moore Brame](https://www.beaufortcountynow.com/post/97927/faye-moore-brame.html) _2026-08-20 · Eastern NC Now_ Mrs. Faye Moore Brame, age 88, a resident of Chocowinity, NC died Wednesday August 19, 2026, at her home. ( Published Thursday, August 20th, 2026 @ 7:27 am ) ## [Fauci's right hand man pleads guilty to conspiracy against USA in Covid origin coverup](https://www.beaufortcountynow.com/post/97926/faucis-right-hand-man-pleads-guilty-to-conspiracy-against-usa-in-covid-origin-coverup.html) _2026-08-20 · Eastern NC Now_ no wonder Fauci sought a pardon ( Published Wednesday, August 19th, 2026 @ 9:35 pm ) ## [24 DSOs launched in the last 5 years](https://www.beckersdental.com/dso-dpms/18-dsos-launched-in-the-last-4-years/) _2026-08-19 · Ariana Portalatin · Becker’s Dental Review – DSO + Dental News_ The DSO field has seen an explosion of growth over the last few years, with several new organizations joining the competition. Here are 24 DSOs that have launched in the last five years. Note: This list includes DSOs, MSOs and other dental partnership organizations. This list is not exhaustive. 2026 1. Amani Dental Partners 2. \[…\] The post 24 DSOs launched in the last 5 years appeared first on… ## [Henry Hinton on why radical socialists are taking over the Democrat Party](https://www.beaufortcountynow.com/post/97912/henry-hinton-on-why-radical-socialists-are-taking-over-the-democrat-party.html) _2026-08-19 · Eastern NC Now_ is public education the culprit ( Published Wednesday, August 19th, 2026 @ 11:09 am ) ## [radical socialist DSA wins another Democrat US Senate nomination - this time in FL.](https://www.beaufortcountynow.com/post/97911/radical-socialist-dsa-wins-another-democrat-us-senate-nomination-this-time-in-fl.html) _2026-08-19 · Eastern NC Now_ defeats liberal establishment candidatae ( Published Wednesday, August 19th, 2026 @ 10:59 am ) ## [Abortion and the Day They Will Say, 'Blessed are the Barren'](https://www.beaufortcountynow.com/post/97909/abortion-and-the-day-they-will-say-blessed-are-the-barren.html) _2026-08-19 · Eastern NC Now_ by Rev. Mark Creech ( Published Wednesday, August 19th, 2026 @ 7:54 am ) ## [new survey: 79% of young Dutch women feel unsafe on streets due to illegal alien crime](https://www.beaufortcountynow.com/post/97907/new-survey-79-of-young-dutch-women-feel-unsafe-on-streets-due-to-illegal-alien-crime.html) _2026-08-18 · Eastern NC Now_ Netherlands was a very safe country until mass migration ( Published Tuesday, August 18th, 2026 @ 6:09 pm ) ## [Pro-Israel Stars Are Still Ostracized In Terrorist-Supporting Hollywood](https://www.beaufortcountynow.com/post/97877/pro-israel-stars-are-still-ostracized-in-terrorist-supporting-hollywood.html) _2026-08-18 · Eastern NC Now_ They refuse to be silenced despite threats and disappearing work. 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