Kimberlee A. Zitek
Residential Faculty - Dental Hygiene
Program Director:
Office: RDM-S Saguaro - Room: S266
480-654-7267 (alt)
Office Hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Online | Online | Online | Online | Online |
By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment |
Classes Taught
Summer 2025
| DHE227 | Dental Anesthesia | 2 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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16587
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MC OFFSITE
AZ School Dental/Oral Health |
Hybrid In-Person
Lab
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07/07/2025 – 07/17/2025
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MoTuWeTh
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4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Open Seats Available |
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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. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16587 must also register for lecture 16390. |
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Fall 2025
| DHE225 | Periodontics | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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21996
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Red Mountain Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025
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Tu
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1:00 PM – 3:50 PM
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Open 4 of 20 |
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