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Great Gainesville Dentist - Cathy Taylor, DMD

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Dr. Cathy Taylor Great Gainesville, FL dentist

Cathy Taylor, DMD

Gainesville’s Premier Dentist

Dr. Cathy Taylor was born and raised in sunny Sarasota, Florida just a couple of hours south of Gainesville. She graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Nutritional Science. She continued her education at UF’s College of Dentistry.

Cathy Taylor, DMD

Gainesville’s Premier Dentist

Dr. Cathy Taylor was born and raised in sunny Sarasota, Florida just a couple of hours south of Gainesville. She graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Nutritional Science. She continued her education at UF’s College of Dentistry.

New Patient Hotline

(888) 387‑1599

Existing Patients Call: (352) 376-3400

Meet the Doctor

Cathy Taylor, DMD

Dr. Cathy Taylor

Dr. Cathy Taylor was born and raised in sunny Sarasota, Florida.  She graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Nutritional Science and was a Gator Cheerleader during her undergraduate studies, along with her twin sister, Becky!  She continued her education at UF’s College of Dentistry.  

Following dental school, Dr. Taylor chose to further her education by participating in an Advanced Education in General Dentistry program based in Apopka, Florida.  It was during this program that Dr. Taylor decided she wanted to make Gainesville her permanent home. 

Dr. Taylor and her husband, Andrew, met while students at UF and married shortly after graduation.  Andrew, a Certified Public Accountant, works with Dr. Taylor at the dental practice while also maintaining an accounting business.  They have two daughters, Carlee and Ellie, and are blessed with an extended family that lives in the area.  When dentistry isn’t keeping them busy, you will find them at the gym and driving her Jeep Wrangler!

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Our Wonderful Team

Will make you feel at home

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Cara

Cara Matrone

Dental Hygienist

Kat

Kat Crews

Dental Hygienist

Tara Kasper

Tara Kasper

Dental Hygienist

Josh

Josh Edinger

Dental Assistant

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Makenzi

Dental Assistant

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Chandler

Front Office Assistant

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Our Services

  • Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Crowns and Bridges
  • Cosmetic Bonding
  • Periodontal Therapy
  • Stress-Free Treatments
  • Porcelain Veneers
  • Smile Whitening
  • Digital X-Rays

New Patient Hotline

(888) 387‑1599

Existing Patients Call: (352) 376-3400

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Read Reviews From Your Neighbors

★★★★★

This is a very professional yet personal and caring office. It seems state of the art. I recommend this dental practice highly and without hesitation.

- Debra

★★★★★

Dr. Taylor and her staff amaze me. Kindest most professional dental staff I've ever visited. My entire family are patients and we are all extremely happy with their care.

- Angel

★★★★★

I am so glad I chose Taylor for my dental needs. They are all so professional and go above and beyond to make me feel at ease and confident.

- Lydia

★★★★★

Dr. Taylor is amazing! The office fit me in the same day when a crown popped off. Dr.Taylor took great care in putting it back on and making sure everything was right. I will definitely make her my regular dentist from now on!

- Martha

★★★★★

Dr. Taylor is the best and we would always recommend him to anyone needing the best of the best.
Saw Dr. Watson today and I left with a smile. He is a fantastic Dentist and I highly recommend hi
m to you and your family.

- Louis

★★★★★

I’ve been to several dentists over the years but this is by far the absolute best experience I’ve ever had. I absolutely adore Cara and Dr. Taylor is wonderful as well. Would recommend this office any day!

- Alexis

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New Patient Hotline

(888) 387‑1599

Existing Patients Call: (352) 376-3400

Taylor Dentistry - Cathy Taylor, DMD | General & Preventative Care

500 NW 43rd St #4
Gainesville, FL 32607

Hours

Monday: 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday: 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday: 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday: 8 am - 5 pm
Friday: Closed

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Makenzi - Dental Assistant

Makenzi is our bubbly dental assistant from Bradenton, FL.  She has been in Gainesville for the last 3 years working on her undergraduate degree at the University of Florida.  Makenzi is a senior this year with hopes of attending dental school in the future.  She has joined the Taylor Dentistry team to learn more about the field of dentistry and to form connections with patients.  She is excited to be a part of the team!

When Makenzi is not working and going to school, she loves to be outdoors.  Going on the boat, tanning, and being on the beach are her favorite past times.  She also enjoys spending her free time with her dog, Koda.  She is very family-oriented and cherishes time with her parents and her younger brother.

Chandler - Front Office Assistant

Chandler is our sweet front office assistant. She was born and raised in Alachua County on the outskirts of Gainesville. She is a 2020 graduate from Newberry High School and has an interest in pursuing the Nuclear Medicine program at Santa Fe Community College. She hopes to one day become a nuclear medicine radiologist. 

She enjoys interacting with the patients at Taylor Dentistry and delivering top notch customer service ensuring each patient feels welcome! 

In her spare time, Chandler can often be found riding horses with friends or spending time with family.

Tara Kasper - Dental Hygienist

Tara was born in Long Island, NY and raised in Central Florida. She moved to Gainesville in 2009 where she met her husband, Tony. They have a daughter, Piper, and two pups, Prada & Gucci!

Tara has over 12 years of experience working in the dental field. 5 of those years she had the pleasure of working with Dr. Taylor and Connie as a dental assistant. She continued her education and graduated in 2015 with her AS Degree in Dental Hygiene. Since then, she has been an adjunct faculty in Dental Programs at Sante Fe College while practicing dental hygiene in private practice. She rejoined the team at Taylor Dentistry in 2020 and is glad to be back!

Tara has a true passion for taking care of others. Her main goal is to always make sure patients feel comfortable and satisfied with their dental experience. 

Cynthia Clark - Dental Assistant

Cynthia is a small-town girl born and raised in the Hoosier State known as Indiana.  Soon after attending college, she married her childhood friend and moved to his duty station in Colorado.  This is where she graduated from Colorado Dental Assisting School.  In 2020 she moved to the Sunshine State to be closer to family.  Soon after moving, Cynthia joined us at Taylor Dentistry as a dental assistant!

Her mission in life is to always see a smile on everyone’s face, especially her son!  In her free time, she loves to be a busy bee with her family and friends, boating, fishing, hiking, and horseback riding!

Tory Deweese - Dental Assistant

Tory was born and raised in Midwest Illinois where she received her Associates in Applied Science and her Certification as a Medical Assistant.

She and her husband moved to Central Arkansas in early 2000 where she worked as a dental assistant, assisted with expanded hygiene, and became assistant office manager in a family-owned dental practice that has been in business for over 100 years. Tory, her husband, and two adult children relocated to Gainesville in May of 2020 and joined Taylor Dentistry soon after.

Tory enjoys spending time outside paddle boarding, hiking, exploring all the new areas around her, and crafting. What she enjoys most is making a once considered negative experience at the dentist one that everyone feels welcomed, informed, relaxed, and can’t wait to tell their friend and family how great their experience was!

Connie Aledter - Patient Coordinator

Connie and Dr. Taylor have had the pleasure of working together since Dr. Taylor’s opening day of her practice in 2006!

Connie was born, raised, and educated in Germany and moved to Gainesville in 2001 where she lives with her two daughters and grandson.

She has over 30 years of experience in the dental field helping patients navigate their insurance benefits and finding ways for all patients to afford optimal dental care. In her spare time, Connie enjoys spending time with friends and loves watching the Gators play. Connie is gifted in having an eye for design! She helps keep Taylor Dentistry looking fresh and modern to create an inviting and welcoming environment for our patients.

Cara Matrone - Dental Hygienist

Cara was born in Orlando and raised in Tampa.  She is a Florida woman through and through!  She moved to Gainesville in 2009 where she attended Santa Fe College, graduating with her A.S. in Dental Hygiene.

Cara has a wife and three dogs at home that she loves to spend time with when she isn’t at work.  She is avid in her fitness community and aims to keep herself healthy in all aspects of her life, including her teeth!  Though she does indulge around town enjoying good local food and drink!

Cara joined Taylor Dentistry in 2015 and loves being a part of this team!  She experiences great joy with educating patients on the importance of a healthy mouth and strives to make everyone’s visit to Taylor Dentistry comfortable and stress-free!

Kat Crews - Dental Hygienist

Kat is a Florida native. Born and raised in Tampa, she came to Gainesville in 2003 to attend the University of Florida and start a family. In addition to graduating with an AA degree in Arts and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida, she has also received an AS degree in Dental Hygiene in 2008.

Her daughter and son keep her busy and there doesn’t seem to be any downtime or pausing in her life as she is constantly doing something active and on-the-go. She is in and out of the gym and loves to do any activity that pertains to working out and overall body health.  Kat enjoys taking part in indoor and outdoor adventures with her husband, Scott, and their family.  They’ll go anywhere the adventure and fun will take them.

Josh Edinger - Dental Assistant

Josh was born in Gainesville and attended Eastside High School.  After graduating, he moved to Orlando to attend the University of Central Florida where he pursued a few different majors before getting serious about obtaining a degree in Music Education.  After a few years, he moved back home and go his certification for Dental Assisting from Sante Fe Community College.  He became part of the Taylor Dentistry after his internship and hopes to pursue his A.S. degree in Dental Hygiene in the future.

Josh has one younger sister who lives in California and works as a news reporter!  Outside of the world of dentistry, the things that bring him joy are his family, making music, going to the gym, watching movies, and occasionally getting outside.  You may find him biking on the Hawthorne Trail if the weather is nice.  The things that he enjoys about dentistry is providing help to our patients who want to improve their oral health, getting to know his patients, and working with such an amazingly knowledgeable, efficient, and effective team.