Dental Hygienist 2026-02038

Wyoming Life Resource Center; Lander (WY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyoming Life Resource Center in Lander, WY is seeking a Certified Dental Hygienist to join our compassionate care team serving residents. You will provide preventive and therapeutic dental services, support the dentist, maintain records, educate staff, and ensure infection control and regulatory compliance.

Join a dedicated team that values patient dignity and high-quality care, with ongoing opportunities for professional growth and interprofessional collaboration in a residential facility

Qualifications

• Wyoming licensure required to practice dental hygiene.
• License must meet the Board requirements as stated in regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive dental care including prophylaxis, sealants, imaging, and fluoride treatments.
• Support the dentist during procedures and manage behavior of residents with diverse needs.
• Schedule routine oral health check-ups and treatments based on resident needs.
• Maintain accurate records and integrate into residents' health records and reports.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to advocate oral health in care plans.
• Monitor dental supplies and manage inventory with Central Supply.
• Design and deliver oral health education programs and staff training.
• Maintain sterilization and infection control per CDC standards.
• Communicate with guardians and staff; document all communications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dental hygiene care

Patient care

Record keeping

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Wyoming Dental Hygiene Licensure

Job description

At the Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC), we believe everyone deserves to live their best life. We are a diverse, dedicated team committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive care to our residents. We are currently looking for a kind, energetic, and skilled Certified Dental Hygienist to join our community. In this role, you aren't just an employee--you are a vital advocate for the health, dignity, and happiness of the people we serve.

• Deliver comprehensive dental care for residents, including periodontal therapy, prophylactic dental services, such as sealant application, dental imaging, and fluoride treatments, including to those residents administered general anesthetic.
• Provide skilled support to the dentist during dental procedures and implement behavioral modification techniques to facilitate care for residents with diverse special needs, ensuring safe and efficient outcomes.
• Establish and manage the schedule for routine oral health check-ups and treatments based on residents' individual needs.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of all dental services, including assessments, treatments, and follow-up care, adhering to facility and regulatory standards. Integrate dental documentation seamlessly into residents' overall health records (quarterly/annual reports).
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to advocate for residents' oral health needs, collaborating with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers/team members to ensure dental considerations are fully integrated into comprehensive care plans.
• Monitor and procure dental supplies from approved vendors to ensure the timely availability of necessary materials. Maintain an accurate inventory to support uninterrupted dental operations at WLRC. Collaborate with the Central Supply department as needed to manage dental materials and streamline procurement processes.
• Design and conduct comprehensive oral health educational programs for residents and staff. Develop and deliver specialized in-service training on adaptive oral hygiene techniques and preventative care. Act as a subject matter expert, providing on-site coaching to staff, and maintain current, audit-ready oral hygiene manuals and training materials to support facility-wide oral health standards and regulatory compliance.
• Regular maintenance/testing/monitoring of the handpiece cleaner, the ultrasonic cleaner, sterilizer (autoclave), dental unit water lines, and other dental equipment as required. Ensure all dental instruments and equipment are properly sterilized in accordance with infection control protocols and regulatory standards with the CDC.
• Communicate effectively and proactively with residents' guardians, family members, and staff regarding oral health concerns, treatment plans, and potential outcomes. Act as a primary liaison to facilitate understanding and decision-making, ensuring all communications are documented in alignment with facility confidentiality policies and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Current Wyoming Dental Hygiene Licensure is required.

Education

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

As required by the licensing board

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must meet the Board requirements as stated in Board of Dental Examiners Rules and Regulations Chapter 33 Section 15-120 for the Dental Hygienist License