Registered Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$50-$75/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
487 N Main Street, Thayne, WY 83127 | riversidedent3.wpenginepowered.com
Riverside Dental is growing and we’re looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our expanding, patient-focused team in beautiful Star Valley, Wyoming. This is a new full-time position created due to rapid growth and our upcoming move into a brand-new, expanded facility.
If you’re looking for a supportive, team-oriented environment where you can grow clinically and personally, we’d love to connect.
About the Practice
Location: Thayne, WY (Star Valley)
Doctors: Dr. Mark Johnson & Dr. Clayson Jorgensen
- Practice Type: Family Dentistry
- Growth: Expanding from 7 to 12 operatories
- Technology: Digital X-rays, CEREC, CT scans, lasers
- Software: Eaglesoft
- Riverside Dental has a strong reputation in the community and a steady flow of patients, with continued growth creating the need for additional providers.
- Office Hours
- Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
What You’ll Do
- Provide comprehensive hygiene care (prophy, SRP, patient education, etc.)
- Manage your own column with strong clinical autonomy
- Collaborate with doctors and assistants to ensure efficient patient flow
- Build strong relationships with patients and support a positive experience
- Help address patient backlog and support practice growth
- What to Expect
- 13–14 patients per day
- 40-minute adult appointments / 30-minute pediatric
- Assisted hygiene model (1 assistant per hygienist)
- 2 hygiene columns supported
- What We’re Looking For
Required
- Active Wyoming Dental Hygiene license (or ability to obtain)
- Strong communication and patient care skills
- Team-oriented mindset and positive attitude
Preferred
- Local anesthesia certification (not required)
- Open to new graduates
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation: 30% of production (typically averaging $50–$75/hour)
- Dental benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- CE credits
- Scrubs/uniforms provided
- Team bonuses, parties, and lunches
Practice Culture
We pride ourselves on a collaborative, family-like environment where team members genuinely enjoy working together.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Friendly and patient-focused
- A strong team player
- Eager to learn and grow
- Organized and task-oriented
Why Join Riverside Dental?
- Brand-new, expanded facility with modern technology
- Strong patient demand and consistent schedule
- Supportive team with assistants for every hygienist
- Opportunity to grow with a thriving practice
Location Insight
Thayne is located in Star Valley, WY, offering a high quality of life with access to outdoor recreation, beautiful scenery, and a close-knit community.
If you’re looking for a long-term opportunity in a growing practice where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive hygiene care including prophy, SRP, and patient education while managing a clinical column. Collaborate with doctors and assistants to ensure efficient patient flow and support practice growth.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Wyoming Dental Hygiene license or have the ability to obtain one. Strong communication skills, a team-oriented mindset, and a positive attitude are required for this role.
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Wyoming is 92.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $140k in an average-cost state. 57.2% of Wyoming clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Dental Hygiene listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $104k–$156k | Dental Hygiene median $109k (middle half $99k–$125k)630 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$140k in purchasing power | Wyoming index 92.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 45% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 823 in the last 30 days | 442 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Dental Hygiene pay trend | −3.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dental Hygienist at Accelerate Dental a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Wyoming has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$130k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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