Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners
Board Composition
There are six (6) seats on this Board. The members are appointed by the Governor and are ratified by the Wyoming State Senate. Board member terms are four (4) years and members may not serve more than two (2) successive terms.
Appointment distribution: (5) dentists, (1) dental hygienist
Board Service
If you are interested in serving on this or other boards, please visit the Governor's Web Site on Boards and Commissions.
Board Member History
You can view a history of Board membership here. Please note the records go only as far back as 1987.
Board Members
We request that all correspondence be directed to the Board office and not to Board Members. This is to:
Ensure the Board Office can maintain all records of correspondence to comply with the Public Records Act, Wyoming Statute 16-4-201 through 205.
Ensure no board member speaks on behalf of the board and that board decisions are made at appropriately noticed public meetings in accordance with the Public Meetings Act, Wyoming Statute 16-4-401 through 408.
Ensure that any potential case is conducted according to the Administrative Procedure Act, Wyoming Statute 16-3-101 through 115.
BYRON KILLPACK, D.D.S.
PRESIDENT
DENTIST
License #1112
Laramie, WY
Appointed to the Board: 3/1/2017
Term Expires: 3/1/2025
DENISE PRUGH, D.D.S.
VICE PRESIDENT
DENTIST
License #964
Casper, WY
Appointed to the Board: 3/1/2019
Term Expires: 3/1/2027
JONI HAMILTON, R.D.H.
SECRETARY
HYGIENIST
License #828
Thermopolis, WY
Appointed to the Board: 3/1/2020
Term Expires: 3/1/2028
SCOTT HOUFEK, D.D.S.
MEMBER
DENTIST
License #804
Big Piney, WY
Appointed to the Board: 3/1/2017
Term Expires: 3/1/2025
MARK O'FARRELL, D.D.S.
MEMBER
DENTIST
License #842
Rock Springs, WY
Appointed to the Board: 3/1/2019
Term Expires: 3/1/2027
RODNEY C. HILL, D.D.S.
MEMBER
DENTIST
License #979
Casper, WY
Appointed to the Board: 3/1/2023
Term Expires: 3/1/2027
The Board of Dental Examiners thanks Dr. Bryce Castillon for his eight (8) years of service to the Board and the public of Wyoming.
You can find Board Staff information on the Contact Us page.