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We are a unique organization of practicing periodontists with a mission of perfecting the art and science of building the ideal periodontal practice, for the betterment of the patients, enhancing quality of care that we deliver, and the health and well being of our member periodontists.

North American Society of Periodontists, - NASP - a group of eleven periodontal practices, together for more than twenty years, is a professional organization whose focus is primarily non-clinical. The core group represents some of the most successful and highly productive periodontal practices in the US.  The doctors, if not always “visible” in the conventional “lecture circuit” sense, as defined by the American Academy of Periodontology, are none the less extraordinary models of excellence. This formidable group of clinicians comes together to explore how to distinguish their practices in the areas of marketing, management, practice development, growth of referrals, and staff issues.

 

Once a year at their Annual Meeting, the "membership" is opened, by invitation only, to approximately thirty additional practices. These Periodontists, most of whom have become perennial participants, share the belief that real success in practice is only partly about who has the best clinical training and technical expertise.

 

The group is diverse, with members having less than ten years of practice experience to several with retirement on their radar screen. The varied perspectives of this wide continuum of successful practitioners are what make this group unique. Additionally, key office staff members in managerial positions are also invited to participate.

 

The Annual NASP Meeting is a two day event. The first day consists of a nationally recognized speaker, presenting material on the subject of practice management. Day two consists of The Doctors’ Mastermind Session, considered by most of the attendees to be more valuable than the formal podium presentation.

 

Prior to the meeting, in preparation for the Doctors’ Mastermind, a series of questions is posed to the participants. Each individual is required to come to the meeting with short answers to each question.  Sample questions range from "What has been your most effective marketing strategy?" to "How do you deal with employee issues and manage overhead?" These answers must be printed and are distributed to each doctor in attendance.

 

In addition to the foregoing, there is often a question, such as, “Provide us with one great clinical ‘pearl.’” Each doctor is further asked to bring a sample of his or her most effective office form.  Each participant has approximately five to ten minutes to present answers and explain the most effective use of their forms. Active discussion and participation occurs with everyone freely sharing information.  Each participant returns home with a large body of information, often containing a year’s worth of great ideas which can be selectively be tailored and implemented into one’s practice.

 

 

The staff members in attendance participate in their own Staff Mastermind Session, requiring answers to questions similar to those posed to the doctors. Their answers are also presented in written form, providing the material for a spirited discussion.

The unique perspective that staff members bring to the table provides yet another benefit to the practices participating in the program. 

  

In short, because of NASP’s size and the skewed sample of successful doctors, it has accomplished what other, more formal organizations representing Periodontists has failed to do effectively: help to create successful businesses. The group’s unique focus assists individual practices in developing strategies for success in “the real world.”

  

The feedback NASP routinely receives from the doctors and staff members is consistently outstanding, hence the return of many of the same doctors year after year.  The most frequently heard comment is: “This is definitely the best meeting of the year!  We wouldn’t miss this meeting, and look forward to returning every year!”

 

The following periodontists are the eleven "Core Members" of North American Society of Periodontsts, NASP:


Christian S. Berdy, DDS, MS

1511 Stockton Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
Tel 904-389-1376
Fax 904-389-1522
info@sirflossalot.com
www.sirflossalot.com



I Stephen Brown, DDS

The Perio Group
220 S. 16th St. Suite #300
Philadelphia, PA 1910
Tel 215-735-3660
istephenbrown@aol.com
www.ThePerioGroup.com



Nick DeTure, DDS

800 East Broward Blvd. Suite 706
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Tel 954-522-3228
Fax 954-522-3423
mccawleydeture@hotmail.com



Doug Heller, DDS

Periodontal Associates
2900 South Peoria St. Building D
Aurora, CO 80014
Tel 303-755-4500
Fax 303-755-4047
heller@periodontalhealth.com
www.periodontalhealth.com



Jin Y. Kim, DDS, MPH, MS

620 N. Diamond Bar Blvd
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Tel 909-860-9222
Fax 909-860-3263
www.JinKimDDS.com

12777 Valley View Street, Suite 282
Garden Grove, CA 92845
Tel 714-898-8757
Fax 714-373-3780
drkim@drjinkim.com
www.DrJinKim.com



Tom McCawley, DDS

800 East Broward Blvd. Suite 706
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Tel 954-522-3228
Fax 954-522-3423
mccawleydeture@hotmail.com



Joe Nemeth, DDS

29829 Telegraph Road, Suite 111
Southfield, Michigan 48034
Tel 248-357-3100
Fax 248-357-1626
info@drnemeth.com
www.drnemeth.com



David Scharf, DMD

98 East Main Street
Babylon, NY 11702
Tel 631-661-6633
Fax 631-661-6645
www.drscharf.com



Mark Setter, DDS

Periodontal Associates of Port Huron
1175 Thomas Edison Drive
Port Huron, MI 48060
Tel 810-987-1400
www.phperio.com



Jason Stoner, DDS

5152 Blazer Parkway, Suite 100
Dublin, OH 43017
Tel 614-889-8222
Fax 614-889-6067
www.stonerperiospecialists.com



Ken Verseman, DDS

Periodontal Associates
2900 South Peoria St. Building D
Aurora, CO 80014
Tel 303-755-4500
Fax 303-755-4047
heller@periodontalhealth.com
www.periodontalhealth.com

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