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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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Dr Ratliff and the nurses were so nice!! They gave me xanax to take before my surgery so I was a little wonky but the nurses from what I remember made my day. I don't remember their names but VERY pregnant woman and my best friend I LOVE you guys They had me in under and out in less than 30 minutes for my wisdom teeth removal. It was crazy!!! And they had apple juice or something but I couldn't have that 🙁
- Ari Wyrosdick
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Great experience, friendly staff, talented oral surgeon. Highly recommend Dr. Taylor.
- DJ S
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The doctor and nurses were very professional and with exceptional bedside manner. They were happy to answer any questions I had about the procedure and the dental work was done swiftly and with no pain. Thank you Taylor & Ratliff for giving me the best dental experience and ultimately saving my health!!
- Gabe
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I had to have a total of 7 teeth removed with Dr Ratliff & his staff who were excellent. If you are in need of a Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery I recommend Dr Taylor and Ratliff to you.
- Tawnja Jawana Bethea
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The best possible experience! Super friendly, smooth procedure and we couldn't have asked for a better visit when my son had his wisdom teeth removed! Thank you Dr. Ratliff and Haley and everyone else! The staff and surgeons are all wonderful!
- Julie Ramsey (Snyder)