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Livingston, Montana

Livingston Dental Hygienist- Per Diem

DentalPer Diem

Listed compensation

$49.65-$56.53/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1m ago · Verified live

Job Description

We are looking for a Per Diem 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: Per Diem

The Perks

  • 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: https://www.onechc.org/about

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 diagnostics. They are also responsible for patient education, clinical documentation, and maintaining operatory sterilization and inventory.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient engagement

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

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).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
50%
Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

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

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51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Supportive, community-focused environment
Impact on local community