Henry Hood DMD

May, 20, 2009

In this issue of the “Reviews and Reports,” authors Hood and Dill introduce us to a hidden area of medical/dental care—the patient who is no longer a minor, is clearly incompetent to make medical decisions, but has not been adjudicated incompetent, has no guardian for medical care, but requires immediate, but not emergent care. This very real case also highlights several other issues important to advancing the care of people with neurodevelopmental/intellectual disabilities.

At our upcoming meeting in Mashantucket, Connecticut, it will be my distinct honor to assume the responsibilities of the Presidency of the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry, to serve, and serve with the many friends and colleagues in this organization that I so respect and admire.