Job Description The Chief of Dental Service serves as a practicing dentist who performs a full range of professional dental procedures in connection with the treatment of  commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems requiring standard corrective, restorative, or preventive measures. He/She will provide the administration of the Dental Service in compliance with applicable VHA, VISN, Medical Center and Dental Service  Handbooks, Directives, Policies and Procedures.  The Chief should also possess the expertise  and competency to perform their specific scope of practice defined through the medical  center credentialing and privileging process.