

Everything you need before, during, and after your Airway-centered Mouth Doctor training. From packing your bag to submitting your CE survey — it is all here.
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We are excited for AMD-A! If this is your first course with us, welcome to the AMD Family! Here is everything you need to get ready. Please review each item below to help prepare you for AMD-A. We highly recommend bringing at least one staff member as it has proven to increase case presentations and patients accepting treatment.
Training Venue
Acupuncturist's Office
Best Airport
Dulles International (IAD)
Dulles International (IAD) is the closest major airport to the venue.
Plan your travel to arrive Thursday evening or early Friday morning.
Recommended Hotel
Westin Tysons Corner — Marriott
7801 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043
Just minutes from the training venue
We recommend booking early — the hotel fills up quickly around event dates.
Print these before you arrive. Bring signed copies or arrive 20 minutes early to fill them out on-site.
Complete list of everything to bring: gloves, caliper, models, thumb drive, and more.
Acknowledges hands-on participation and assumes risk of injury.
Agrees not to share, reproduce, or commercially use Dr. Liaos concept slides.
Permission for classroom photos to be used in course materials and promotion.
Pro tip: Print these at home and bring signed copies. It saves time on Friday morning and gets you into the training faster.
Access templates, presentation documents, and case documentation guides.
Access FolderTemplates for documenting your cases are available in the 5th Gear folder. Use one case per digital folder.
Get TemplatesFollow the presentation and documents in 5th Gear on Documenting Cases for Mentoring.
View GuideHere is an example of a good start for assembling your case documentation.
View ExampleImportant: Incomplete cases will not be considered for mentoring — no exceptions. Please follow the documentation instructions carefully.
A Way to Take Notes
Computer, notepad & pen. You will want to capture a lot of clinical insights.
Sterile Gloves
More than one pair — bring a box of your size. We will be doing hands-on practice.
Digital Caliper
For measurements and model analysis during the practical sessions.
Refillable Water Bottle
Stay hydrated during the intensive two-day training.
Cases on Thumb Drive
If you have a case to present, bring it on a thumb drive. Make sure Dr. Liao gets it before Thursday.
Diagnostic Models
Bring your own diagnostic models plus a set of bicuspid extraction models for hands-on practice.
What We Provide
Tongue blades, Bend-a-Brush, and bite registration material will be provided on-site. No need to bring these items.
Dr. Liao recommends ordering an AirTamer-A320 from Amazon to protect yourself during travel. This personal air purifier helps create a cleaner zone of air around you on planes and in public spaces.
Find on AmazonLet us know if you are interested in a webinar on using essential oils to protect your family, manage hay fever, and travel safe. You will need to order a starter kit for approximately $270 and have it in hand to attend the webinar.
Email info@amdacademy.com or call 800-969-8035 to express interest.