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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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Went in for a local arthocentesis of the jaw joint and I was in and out in no time. Great staff and great doctors , would recommend to anyone
- Jackson Reddish
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Such an easy extraction by dr Ratliff . Had a horrible experience at the other oral surgeon in Lake City so I was nervous going to Dr Ratcliff. He is a wizard at painless numbing, quick at the extraction, thorough explanations, and zero discomfort once the novacaine wore off. Super staff and on time apts.
- Beth Barritt
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The best experience I've ever had in any Dental office! - everyone was extremely aware of patient needs and of being heard , listened carefully , very caring, work together very efficiently in great time frame, and planned follow ups are thoughtful and organized. No feeling in this office at all of being rushed !!
- Victoria Whitehill
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I Highly recommend Drs. Taylor and Ratliff Oral and Maxillofacial surveces! my Dr. is Dr. Blumberg today i had a biopsy of the bone in my gums. his hands are fantastic I heartily felt anything. Dr. Blumberg kept asking me and making sure that I didn't feel anything and that i was comfortable he's very nice and professional. he explained everything very good. Great Dr. the staff is also very professional and caring. they explained in detail the procedure and how to take care of my wound. the premises is very highgenic and clean and very nice. I'm looking forward to my followup in 2 weeks. thank you so much for taking care of me today. I greatly appreciate it.!
- yadira gamboa
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I had a consult with Dr. Ratliff. He was incredibly knowledgeable and kind. The office is also very nice and clean!
- Margaret Bekta