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One Health
Livingston, Montana

Dental Hygienist- Livingston

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$49.65-$56.53/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our Livingston Dental team to provide wonderful care to our community.

Located at the gateway to Yellowstone, Livingston offers the perfect blend of breathtaking mountain views, a legendary downtown art scene, and world-class fly fishing—all while maintaining that authentic, small-town heart. Whether you are hitting the trails or enjoying the local galleries, it’s a place where your neighbors are your friends.

LOCATION: Livingston

COMPENSATION: $49.65-$56.53/hour

Employment TYPE

Full-time or Part-time (20 to 40 Hours/week)

The Perks

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus! (Distributed over three years, pro-rated for FTE).

  • A supportive, community-focused environment.
  • The chance to make a real impact on local smiles.

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Dentist(s) and Dental Director, the Dental Hygienist provides direct patient dental hygiene care with a quality approach. The Dental Hygienist works to advance positive patient outcomes through their duties as a primary care treatment team provider.

About One Health

One Health is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving rural communities across Montana and Wyoming. We provide integrated medical, behavioral health, community health, pharmacy, dental, and public health services to ensure accessible, compassionate care for all. Learn more: onechc.org

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance (2 medical insurance plans that are $0 cost to the employee for full-time)

$10,000 group life insurance at no cost to the employee

Discounted Healthcare for Employee and Family

Retirement plan with employer match. 100% vested without wait period.

Continuing Education: $1000 and 40 hours/year. Pro-rated for FTE.

  • Paid holidays and generous PTO
  • Supportive, mission-driven team environment

Minimum Job Qualifications

Education/Certificates/Licenses

  • Required
  • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited dental hygiene program
  • Current Montana dental hygienist license
  • BLS certificate
  • Valid driver’s license

Experience

  • Preferred
  • Two (2) years of experience as a dental hygienist

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Dental Hygiene Care-Hands-on patient treatment, preventative procedures, and knowledge of dental hygiene best practices.

  • Diagnostics & Patient Assessment-Gathering data, evaluating oral health status, and determining follow-up.
  • Patient Education & Engagement-Communication, oral health instruction, and supporting the patient experience.
  • Documentation & Clinical Administration-Record-keeping, charting, and administrative accuracy.

Operations, Sterilization & Inventory-Operatory prep, infection control, supply management, and clinic workflow.

Equal Opportunity Employer

One Health prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist provides direct patient dental hygiene care, including preventative procedures and oral health assessments. They are also responsible for patient education, clinical documentation, and maintaining clinic workflow and sterilization standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited dental hygiene program and possess a current Montana dental hygienist license. A BLS certificate, a valid driver's license, and two years of experience are also required or preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Preventative dental careOperatory preparation

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Montana is 94.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

One Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 17 active listings.

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist- Livingston at One Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs · 15 employers

6
<$110k
7
$110k-125k
4
$125k-140k
1
$146k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
72% this job
Sign-on bonus
44% this job
Loan repayment
17% this job
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist

Independence Dental Services LP · Chicago, Illinois

$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist

Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist

$60-$70/hr
#4

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

$65-$67/hr
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Livingston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$568k
Typical market rent
$1,448/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 6.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About One Health

Hospitals and Health Care
HARDIN, Montana
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus
Health, dental, and vision insurance (2 medical insurance plans that are $0 cost to the employee for full-time)
$10,000 group life insurance at no cost
Discounted healthcare for employee and family
Retirement plan with employer match, 100% vested without wait period
Continuing Education: $1000 and 40 hours/year
Paid holidays and generous PTO