While being apart of the dominant secondary discourse of dentistry there are ways of transferring.It is possible for someone to transfer the ideas, or values learned to a different part of the discourse. In dentistry there are subunits within the discourse. This sub units use the same language to make connections between specific practices within dentistry. Understanding the language in a discourse is important because it shows ways of fluency, which is important for identity. This identity is commonly shown by a DMD, that is required for everyone that is in the dentistry discourse. Although not everyone has to participate in the same practices in order to be fluent in a discourse. As talked about there are many sub units in dentistry that require different techniques. These techniques are offered by specialties that all require that identity of a DMD, but can have a certification in ; orthodontics ;maxillofacial surgery; pediatrics ;etc. The connections between these subunits and the overall discourse are shown through a common language. Having a accredited DMD, shows that you are a part of a dominant secondary discourse, but having a speciality certifications allows you to practice in different aspects of the discourse. However, being a dentist, orthodontist, or any other personal that holds a DMD will have an honorable name in their community, which can be a way of prestige. This prestige shows that they are specifically a part of dominant secondary discourse according to the scholar Gee.
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