Kimberlee A. Zitek

Residential Faculty - Dental Hygiene

Program Director :

Allied Health

Office: RDM-S Saguaro - Room: S266

480-654-7267 (alt)

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM10:00 AM - 5:00 PM10:00 AM - 4:00 PM10:00 AM - 5:00 PM10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Online

Online

Online

Online

Online

By appointmentBy appointmentBy appointmentBy appointmentBy appointment

Classes Taught

Summer 2024

DHE227 Dental Anesthesia 2 Credits

A comprehensive lecture and laboratory course providing concepts and techniques for the administration of local anesthetic agents and nitrous oxide. Experience gained in medical history review, electronic recordkeeping, patient management, and hands-on experience administering local anesthetics and nitrous oxide in a clinical setting.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DHE119.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15202
MC OFFSITE

AZ School Dental/Oral Health

Hybrid
Lab
07/08/2024 - 07/18/2024
MoTuWeTh
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Class Ended

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Students may contact instructor at: kimberlee.zitek@mesacc.edu

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 15202 must also register for .

Fall 2024

DHE120 Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene 6 Credits

Introduction to the dental hygiene profession and the process of care. Infection control, patient assessment, preventive treatment and dental hygiene instrumentation are practiced. Students are introduced to self assessment skills and quality improvement.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13245
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024
Mo
MoWe
1:00 PM - 3:50 PM
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Closed

13246
Red Mountain Campus

In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024
-
-

Closed

Special Class Meeting Information
Location Start End Days Times
RDM-S S2798/19/2024 12/13/2024 Mo 1:00 PM - 3:50 PM
ASDOH8/20/2024 12/13/2024 MoWe 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

13247
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024
Mo
MoWe
1:00 PM - 3:50 PM
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Closed

13255
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024
Mo
MoWe
1:00 PM - 3:50 PM
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Closed

DHE225 Periodontics 3 Credits

Principles of periodontology; etiology, microbiology, pathogenesis, classification and characteristics of healthy and diseased periodontal tissues. Surgical treatment of periodontal disease and the effects of dental hygiene therapy, surgical techniques and maintenance therapy. Evaluation of the scientific literature and multi-media resources are used extensively.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13252
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/20/2024 - 12/13/2024
Tu
1:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Open

2 of 20
Seats Available

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