Winter 2017-18

7 nmdental.org State of the Workforce | 2018 continued on next page  Al though a look at the “State of the Workforce” inevitably involves some numbers, understanding the dental workforce also requires a look at who is doing what. This special issue’s focus includes a look at new and proposed workforce models as well as the variety of practitioners that currently are part of the dental team in New Mexico. We hope it offers a perspective on how dentistry is currently meeting the oral health needs of New Mexicans and how changing needs will be met in the future. State of the Workforce FAST FACTS 2017 New Mexico Health Care Workforce Report