Meet the Faculty of The Consulting U

DEBBIE CASTAGNA

To work with Debbie Castagna in a consulting capacity, or to hear her speak, is to understand why she is one of the dental industry’s most successful and highly respected members.

Debbie began her career as a registered dental assistant, followed by teaching Dental Auxiliary Utilization at the University of the Pacific. She began her consulting and speaking career in 1990. Along with business partner, Virginia Moore, she is co-owner of The Practice Source, a company that provides dental practice management consulting services and also publishes practical, results-oriented dental practice management training materials.

As a speaker, Debbie’s passion and commitment to her work is evident. She has been a featured presenter at (among others) the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Yankee Dental Congress, Thomas P Hinman, Chicago Midwinter and Greater New York Meetings, as well as many other state and local organizations and groups.

THE CONSULTNG U

In 2006, Debbie and business partner Virginia Moore co-founded The Consulting U, an intensive ‘Masters’ training program (held over 10 months) designed to help other management consultants take their businesses to a higher level of success and profitability.

Virginia and Debbie are co-authors of an impressive line-up of dental practice management training materials, including:

From the 3-volume set THE DOCTOR AS CEO:

• Take Control of Your Overhead (in 7 Easy Steps)
• How to Assemble a Winning Team
• The Solution Forms Kit (with customizable CD)

From the 5-volume set THE ULTIMATE STAFF:

• Making Meetings Work: How to Get Great Results From Working ON Your Practice, Not Just IN it.
• Foolproof Appointment Scheduling: The 10 Things Every Staff Member Will Need to Schedule Successfully
• "Perfect" Payment Arrangements: Profit-Driven and Patient-Pleasing Guidelines to Ensure a Successful Outcome Every Time
• The Comprehensive New Patient Experience: From "Thank You for Calling" to "When Can We Start"
• The 1-2-3 of Remarkable Recare: How to Keep Patients Active, Motivated and Invested in Their Oral Health

Their website, www.ThePracticeSource.com, features a monthly on-line newsletter, a solution-packed online store, and detailed information on her consulting and speaking services.