Dental Hygienist 2026-02038

Open Until Filled

GENERAL 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.

We understand that your life outside of work is just as important as your work life. We offer a culture that values you as an individual, alongside a compensation package:

• Supportive Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Balance: Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Future Planning: Pension and 457B plans to help you build a secure future
• Meaningful Connection: The opportunity to make a tangible, positive difference in the lives of Wyoming residents

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Human Resource Contact:
Tammy /  / tammalee.keysaw1

• 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 laborate 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.

Current Wyoming Dental Hygiene Licensure is required.

• Dental hygiene services encompass the prevention of dental disease, as well as the treatment of diagnosed periodontal and gingival conditions. Preventive services include the placement of sealants, fluoride treatments, and dental prophylaxis, alongside educational initiatives aimed at preventing oral disease.
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