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The additional readings are meant to enhance and expand on the discussion of the dental workforce as it is now. It will also present some innovative strategies states have created to address new workplaces for a dental hygienist; "thinking outside the box" type of ideas. This will be the foundation for you as new professionals in healthcare. The job market is very different from 20 years ago and we need to investigate where the dental hygienist fits in treating the whole individual. Information from these articles will help you answer the discussion forum as well.