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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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I was so pleased with Dr. Taylor and his office staff. They are truly professional, courteous and compassionate. They made sure all my needs were met pre and post my implant surgery. Dr. Taylor talked with me throughout the procedure and made sure I was doing well each step of the process. I highly recommend!
- Robbin Vaughn
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Dr. Ratliff and his staff were absolutely phenomenal!! I came in for the extraction of a wisdom tooth, and I felt comfortable the moment i walked in. The staff was welcoming, kind and professional (Nikki in particular was spectacular!!). Dr. Ratliff was incredible- he was knowledgeable and took the time to sit with me and answer all of my questions. I would recommend Dr. Ratliff and his team to my family and friends, as I know they’d be well taken care of here!!
- Houda Fakhre
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Dr. Ratliff is the best oral surgeon ever. After developing permanent damage to my face and mouth caused by a another local surgeon, which to say the least, was a nightmare experience, Dr. Ratliff has restored my faith and has helped my overcome my fears toward dental work. He was the first to see me in over 15 years, and I was terrified. He was sympathic to my horrible ordeal from having three dry sockets, multiple infections, and permanent nerve loss due to having all 4 wisdom teeth removed. He has since completed two surgeries on my mouth. Both experiences were fantastic and easy. I couldn't have asked for a better person to help ease me back into getting oral care part of my life again. Thank you, Dr. Ratliff and your staff, for always taking such good care of me.
- Julie Hamm
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- Susan Eisen
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Just had wisdom teeth removed for the last two of four kids by Dr Taylor 🙂 Highly recommend this positive and consistent office. The staff are super friendly and treat your kids as their own.
- Deann Bennett