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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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Quick procedure, friendly staff and was pain free
- Tim West
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I needed same day emergency service for a tooth that was causing me severe pain. Dr. Taylor’s office was able to get me in the same day which is a miracle in itself. From the front office staff to the back of the house, everyone was polite and courteous. Dr. Taylor’s assistant Nicole was the absolute best! She made me feel comfortable and at home. The chairs even have memory foam covers and I was offered a blanket for comfort. I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Taylor, but to sum it up, if you need to see him for any issues, you’re in the best hands! He is the nicest, understanding and does his best to keep you as comfortable as possible and talks you through everything as he’s doing it so you know exactly what’s going on as it’s being done. If you struggle with anxiety like I do when it comes to going to the dentist, then choose Dr. Taylor and you will not be disappointed that you did ❤️
- Krystle Krumm
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- Galina Wladyka
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Very clean, nice environment. The procedure and people were very kind and professional. Every person that walked out the office was smiling. Answered all my questinh
- Sarah Rehberg
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Promp & professional. Exceptionally organized. Friendly staff .
- Curtis Holder