Airway Nexus Podcast

What if many of the dental problems we treat every day are actually symptoms of a much bigger issue? In this episode of Airway Nexus, Dr. Mark Cruz and Dr. Richard Stevenson explore why airway-focused dentistry is reshaping the future of patient care. Moving beyond traditional approaches that focus solely on teeth, they discuss how breathing, facial development, sleep quality, and overall health a...

A groundbreaking study published in Nature Medicine analyzed more than 585,000 hours of sleep data from 65,000 patients , using artificial intelligence to identify patterns linked to over 130 diseases—including dementia, heart failure, stroke, kidney disease, and other chronic health conditions.  In this episode, Dr. Mark Cruz and Richard dive into what makes this research so compelling and what t...

Social media is flooded with trends like looksmaxxing, mewing, mouth taping, facial optimization, and even discussions about major jaw surgery but where does legitimate healthcare end and internet-driven self-treatment begin? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Mark Cruz and Richard dive into the growing collision between social media trends, facial aesthetics, airway health, and modern dentist...

What if one of the biggest factors affecting your sleep, energy levels, behavior, and overall health has been overlooked all along? In this episode of Airway Nexus , Dr. Mark Cruz, Dr. Richard Stevenson, and Dr. Barry Raphael explore the critical connection between airway health, sleep quality, and whole-body wellness. The discussion dives into why so many people struggle with fatigue, stress, poo...