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In the summer of 1960, Dr. John L. Coker, Jr., having been in practice in Jacksonville for one year following his residency in Oral Surgery in Philadelphia, moved to Gainesville to set up practice. At that time, there were no dental specialists in Oral Surgery in the Gainesville area, and he was received with some trepidation as the local dentists had been doing most of their own surgery. They would have referred difficult cases to Jacksonville. Because of that, Dr. Coker felt there was a need for a good oral surgeon in Gainesville, Florida, and he was certainly ready to fill that need with great capability.
He practiced alone for 12 years until Dr. Randall B. Caton joined his practice in July of 1972. Drs. Coker and Caton practiced together for 11 years until Dr. Coker’s retirement in 1983. Just prior to his retirement, Dr. Cesar Keathley, a graduate at the University of Florida and Oral Surgery Residency at the University of Virginia in Richmond, joined the practice for one year. He left to open his practice in Clearwater, Florida. After being in solo practice for a number of years after that, Dr. Caton was joined by Dr. Robert Fox in 1989. Dr. Fox left to create his own practice in 1992. Dr. Caton practiced alone, opening a new office in the Crown Pointe office complex in 1996. In 1998, Dr. Glenn N. Taylor, Jr. (best known as JR) joined Randy Caton in the practice of surgery. Dr. Taylor brought a wealth of knowledge and experience from his very wonderful training at the University of Florida College of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. In the late ’70s and early ’80s, the name of the specialty was changed from Oral Surgery to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. This name change better describes the scope of our practice which includes the entire upper and lower jaw regions, jaw joints, and sinuses.
JR and Randy have been privileged to be partners together since 1998 and have been blessed to bring Oral Surgery services to the Gainesville and surrounding areas.
Taylor & Ratliff Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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The people that work are wonderful very caring and helpful. My son has autism and they were wonderful explaining everything to him and making him feel comfortable. 💕
- Sarah Godfrey
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Overall great experience having a tooth extracted and implant core placed. Everyone is supportive and kind and professional. I was seen in time, quickly sedated and slept through the whole thing. I wa given specific follow up directions and this far have not experienced any issues. Having had extensive dental work since I broke my jaw at 8 yrs old, I can honestly say this was a dental procedure that I was a bit anxious about, however, there was nothing to worry about. I felt safe and taken care of by Dr. Taylor and his team!
- Jane Neale
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Very clean office! The receptionist was very helpful and kind! The dental assistants was very nice and knowledgeable. I loved the dentist, Dr. Ratliff has an amazing bedside manner, professional and a great surgeon! He made me feel very comfortable. My procedures was painless and quick! He also has a wonderful sense of humor!
- Ramona Watson
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Excellent care, education. Welcoming staff who answer questions and give information. Not a long wait. Highly recommend Dr. Ratliff.
- Kay Harvard
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Dr Blumberg and his assistant is very kind and explains well A Howard
- howard arlene