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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
Patient Review
My experience was great, I got all 4 wisdom teeth removed just with numbing. I was nervous at first but the staff is awesome and the surgeons and really great and quick, definitely recommend for any facial or teeth needs
- Johnathon Walls
Patient Review
From the consultation to the surgery, the staff was amazing. They were friendly, every area was super clean. I was very anxious the day of my surgery but they made me feel so at ease. I woke up not knowing that my surgery was over. Only had to take one pain pill afterwards. Minimal bleeding and swelling. Dr. Taylor and his team are highly recommended by me.
- Johnnie Phillips
Patient Review
Had my wisdom tooth removed yesterday, and this is by far the best extraction I have ever experienced. The dr and staff are super kind and make you feel comfortable. Wisdom teeth have some horror stories, but for me the procedure was done in less than 30 mins, and I’m in no pain at all! It’s amazing! I was under the assumption my face was gonna swell and I would be in pain for the next week. I woke up this morning feeling great, not a single inclination that I had anything done of than the hole from the tooth. I highly recommend these folks for any type of dental work. They exceed all expectations. I also loved the fact that they recommend over the counter pain medicine as opposed to prescription pain meds. I’m definitely going to use this office as my number one choice for any surgical procedures I need done in the future. Thank you guys!!!
- Amanda Williams
Patient Review
I just had my arthrocentesis with Dr Taylor and I have nothing but good things to say about the doctor and staff. They’re all very personable and do their very best to make you feel comfortable. They take their time to answer any questions you have and do not make you feel rushed. This is the first doctor to finally give me answers and a plan for my TMD and I could not be happier! I will refer everyone I can to this office!!
- Sydney Thompson
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Highly recommend!!!! Staff was wonderful and pleasant, and the Dr. was fast efficient and friendly. I will be returning to them if needed in the future
- Leslie Thompson