Although the law has changed, both in terms of legal protection at work and in terms of civil partnerships there is still much to be done in terms of promoting a culture of acceptance of GLBT Houston people within and by the medical and dental professions. Bruce & Tony who are the founders of Bruce Smith DDS, started their practices in 1981, they saw primarily gay and lesbian people. Over the years as more of their patients refer their friends and families to them, both of their practices have become more diverse. Dr. Bruce understands the complexities of working with domestic partner issues and is happy to do whatever he can to help in this way. At Bruce Smith DDS, they have a wide range of members in the medical and dental professions, from students to professors in all specialties right across the country.

They even invite people to join their hands for help/support/advice or may simply want to support their work or make social contact with other lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender doctors and dentists. Although many of the members have not experienced any problems as a result of their sexual orientation, many have faced substantial challenges and it can be an isolated and lonely time. They hope to relieve some of that isolation and encourage members to learn from each others experiences. The GLBT Houston Community often has specialized needs when it comes to healthcare, issues of well-being and with regards to social services both in terms of access and treatment. At Bruce Smith DDS all such issues are specially handled with due care. Some important features include the appropriate training of health workers, mental health professionals and social workers concerning mental health issues and pathologising of sexual orientation. This is particularly important in the gay community where there are special needs and concerns to take care of. Bruce Smith has been campaigning for hospital visitation rights for same sex partners and ensuring that information on GLBT Houston services and organizations are made freely available and distributed in hospitals, GPs, Surgeries, GUM clinics and public libraries.

He is also working on maintenance of confidentiality, revisal of the current ban on blood donations from gay men, sexual health education which does not forget the special needs of lesbians, reproductive rights, access to IVF and the availability of condoms and dental dams in public buildings. Special concern is given for the treatment of GLBT Houston patients in nursing homes as well as hot being gay affects benefit entitlements and social security issues. Above all, Bruce Smith and his team give special consideration to the GLBT Houston community's social, psychological and spiritual welfare and seek for an end to recording of sexual orientation on patient's medical records by G.P's for non medical reasons which can even lead to discrimination of GLBT Houston people. So for the best of dental care from a surgery that you know is going to take care of your GLBT Houston issues, as well as the assurance that they are fighting for your rights every step of the way, Bruce Smith DDS is there for you.