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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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Awesome people Dr Ratliff did an amazing job and answered any questions I had recommend this place for any oral surgery
- Doug Lassiter
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The atmosphere at this office is so memorable, when I had to come for my own procedure as an adult, I remembered it from being there only ONCE when I was a child for something with my sister! Dr. Taylor is an excellent, wise, and kind man. It's a blessing to enjoy being at a place where otherwise, you might not want to be (having mouth surgery!). All the staff make this a wonderful office. From lobby to the chair, I felt as though I was in good hands!
- Ronald J. Cobb, II
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Dr. Taylor and all of the office staff were amazing!! I had an impacted wisdom tooth and they took great care of me. The recovery from having 4 wisdom teeth removed has been far quicker and easier than I expected and I have no doubt that this is due to the skill of my surgeon. Many many thanks as well to them fitting me in last minute for an emergency appointment! Everywhere else was booked out till June. Cannot recommend them enough - they will take excellent care of you and your family.
- Madeline Grace
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From the staff at the front desk to the Doctors, Taylor and Ratliff has always been a complete pleasure. They make you feel at home and you know you will be well taking care of. The whole team is wonderful.
- Josue Rodriguez
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- Jamie Martin