(a) An officer of the Dental Corps shall be detailed as Chief of the Dental Corps.
(b) The Chief of the Dental Corps is entitled to the same privileges of retirement as provided for chiefs of bureaus in section 5133 11 See References in Text note below. of this title.
(c) All matters relating to dentistry shall be referred to the Chief of the Dental Corps.
(d) The Chief of the Dental Corps shall—(1) establish professional standards and policies for dental practice;
(2) initiate and recommend action pertaining to complements, strength, appointments, advancement, training assignment, and transfer of dental personnel; and
(3) serve as the advisor for the Bureau on all matters relating directly to dentistry.
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Subtitle C— Navy and Marine Corps
CHAPTER 809— BUREAUS; OFFICE OF THE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL
§ 8071. Bureaus: names; location
§ 8072. Bureaus: distribution of business; orders; records; expenses
§ 8075. Bureau Chiefs: succession to duties
§ 8077. Surgeon General: appointment; duties
§ 8078. Bureau of Medicine and Surgery: Dental Corps; Chief; functions
§ 8079. Appointment of chiropractors in the Medical Service Corps
§ 8081. Chief of Naval Personnel; Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel
§ 8082. Chaplain Corps and Chief of Chaplains
§ 8082a. Deputy Chief of Chaplains
§ 8083. Office of Navy Reserve: appointment of Chief
§ 8084. Office of Marine Forces Reserve: appointment of Commander