Testimonials

Testimonials from Dentists for Debbie Castagna and Castagna Coaching

Debbie was lecturing at a CDA conference several years ago, and we were struck by her down to earth approach and her willingness to see every office individually.  She did not push a cookie cutter approach that many of the larger Dental Consultation Groups encourage.  

We began our consulting relationship by doing a numbers analysis of overhead and profitability. Debbie quickly taught us new ways to track our income & expenses, while also setting realistic goals for the year to come.  Within a year, we were more productive and profitable and our pace was more manageable and less hectic.

Over the past 2 years, Debbie has worked with our staff to instill systems that really do make us work "smarter, not harder."  The organization and professionalism of her approach has allowed our office to show tremendous growth, and we now look forward to new stages of growth with Debbie, as we entertain remodeling options and potentially bringing on an associate to enhance the quality of our practice.

James & Cristy McDowell, San Rafael, CA


Deciding to work with a dental consultant is a big decision, and picking the right consultant can be a daunting task!  I am eternally grateful to my dental colleagues who recommended Debbie Castagna to me back in 1997.  I still work with Debbie today, and she never ceases to amaze me with her boundless energy and her gentle, effective way of communicating to dentists and staff the critical information we need to know to improve our practice systems and our profitability.  If you are even thinking of hiring a consultant, you must talk to this woman.

A. Garrett Gouldin, DDS, MS, PC, Northern VA Perio, Periodontist, Falls Church, VA

I first met Debbie when I was an Associate looking to buy a new practice. She offered her valuable time to review a number of practices I was considering and made her recommendation. I ended up buying that practice, and hiring Debbie as my consultant, which was one of the best business decisions I have ever made. She has taught me how to understand my numbers and how to be a better leader, among many other things. She has made a significant impact on my practice and my profitability, and I value her immensely as a coach, a consultant and a friend.

Dr. Karoline Asbell, DDS

We have been working with Debbie for the last two years, and I can honestly say we have seen the largest amount of growth in our practice during that time.

Her talents and expertise have impacted several areas of our practice, including financial guidelines, setting budgets, and streamlining our processes/systems to make our daily life in the practice seamless and more enjoyable.

She makes herself available, and helps to infuse our practice with knowledge, experience, and energy to drive us towards our goals of sustained growth, productivity, and patient satisfaction.

Thank you Debbie!

Dr. Mike Seda, DMD, MS, Marin Contemporary Perio & Implant Concepts


I have been a client of Debbie's since 2006 and have benefited with increased earnings and  efficient organization of our general dental practice. She has very high integrity, insight and good strategic solutions for the administration problems I was experiencing. I love her annual budget planning too.  I was able to move and expand my practice with her expertise so that I could practice with my son.

I continue to be coached by Debbie and look forward to our sessions.  I highly recommend Debbie for dental consulting!

Warren Chee, DDS, Chee Dental, San Francisco, CA

Celebrating 25 years in Consulting

I am very proud to announce that 2015 marks my 25th year working as a Dental Practice Management Consultant. With many thanks to all my wonderful clients, colleagues and friends who have enriched my life!


The ADA Practical Guide to Leading and Managing the Dental Team

ADA Practice Guide

It is an honor to be a contributing author to the ADA's newest publication, "Leading and Managing the Dental Team". Thank you, ADA, for the opportunity and for your dedication to providing your members with helpful practice support.

My chapter is entitled, "Total Team Engagement with Numbers and Statistics". Other chapters include expert advice from industry leaders on topics relating to Leadership, Conflict, and Incentives and Engagement.

To order, call 1-800-947-4746 or visit adacatalog.org.

Sincerely,