Dentition Periods
This 20-tooth set is commonly called “baby teeth” or deciduous dentition.
What is primary dentition?
The immovable upper jaw/arch that is part of the skull.
What is the maxillary arch?
The science that studies how behavior works, how the environment affects it, and how learning takes place.
What is Applied Behavior Analysis (or ABA)?
The person a pharmacy technician supports while assisting with dispensing, inventory, and patient records.
Who is the pharmacist?
The four common forms of prescriptions: written, verbal, fax, and this modern type.
What is e-prescription (electronic)?
This period (ages ~6–12) has both primary and permanent teeth in the mouth.
What is mixed dentition?
The movable lower jaw/arch that works with the temporomandibular joint.
What is the mandibular arch?
The main ABA strategy in which a desired behavior is followed by a valued reward.
What is positive reinforcement?
One common duty: receiving, interpreting, and helping fill prescription orders.
What is assist in prescription dispensing?
In most states, only a pharmacist or intern may legally receive and transcribe these.
What are verbal prescriptions?
The permanent (adult) dentition usually begins when this last primary tooth is lost.
What is around age 12?
The four sections created when each arch is divided in half.
What are quadrants?
The “A-B-Cs” of behavior: what happens before, the behavior itself, and what happens after.
What are Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence?
Pharmacy techs often handle this by entering data, verifying insurance, and submitting claims.
What is process prescriptions and insurance claims?
This safety check looks for drug interactions, duplications, and allergies before dispensing.
What is DUR (Drug Utilization Review)?
These teeth are not succedaneous because premolars replace the primary molars.
What are molars?
The teeth (incisors and canines) located toward the front of the mouth.
What are anterior teeth?
The paraprofessional who implements therapy plans under a BCBA’s supervision.
What is an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician)?
In some states, pharmacy technicians may administer these two specific vaccines after training.
What are influenza and COVID-19 (coronavirus) vaccines?
The final step performed by the pharmacist before the medication leaves the pharmacy.
What is pharmacist verification / final check?
A thin epithelial residue that may form on newly erupted teeth and can become stained.
What is Nasmyth’s membrane?
The longest, most stable teeth often called the “cornerstone” of the dental arch.
What are canines (or cuspids)?
The highly trained professional (master’s/doctoral level) who designs and oversees ABA programs.
What is a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)?
Techs must follow these because duties vary by state and workplace regulations.
What are state laws / regulations (or scope of practice)?
Federal law (OBRA ’90) requires pharmacies to offer this to every patient receiving a new prescription.
What is counseling (or patient counseling)?