NHS Oral & Dental Surgery Referral Waiting Times in Thornton Heath

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see an oral surgeon is

23 weeks

That's just over 5 months

The NHS Oral & Dental Surgery waiting list at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust currently has 2,679 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 23 weeks from GP referral. About 4 in 10 Oral & Dental Surgery patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 174 have been waiting over a year. Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the London region. Waits at this hospital are about 9.7 weeks longer than in February 2025. It's slipped down 74 places in the national league for this department's; now 106 out of 113 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
23.3weeks
▲ +9.7 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
4in 10
▼ -30.2 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
2.7k
▲ +509
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
174
▲ +134
Been on the list for 12+ months
4 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
2,679
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
50 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
174 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
602 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Long waiter breakdown

Of those waiting over a year, here's how long they've been waiting:

166waiting 1 to 1.25 years (52 to 65 weeks)
7waiting 1.25 to 1.5 years (65 to 78 weeks)
1waiting over 1.5 years (78+ weeks)

Wait time over time

Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.

▲ +9.7 wks

How long are people waiting?

Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.

How does this compare?

The national average wait to see an oral surgeon is about 16 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 106th out of 113 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 17th out of 17 in London

What does Oral & Dental Surgery cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Wisdom tooth removal
Jaw surgery (orthognathic)
Dental implants
Removal of impacted teeth
Jaw joint problems (TMJ)
Mouth ulcer investigation
Cyst removal
Biopsies of mouth lesions

Hospital contact

Main hospital switchboard. ask to be connected to the department.

Croydon University Hospital, Thornton Heath, CR7 7YE
020 8401 3000
NHS South West London Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Oral & Dental Surgery waiting list at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust?

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust currently has about 2,679 patients on its Oral & Dental Surgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 23 weeks.

Does Croydon Health Services NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Oral & Dental Surgery?

About 36% of Oral & Dental Surgery patients at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Oral & Dental Surgery wait is too long?

Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England can ask their GP to refer them to any hospital that provides NHS care. Use WaitRadar to compare Oral & Dental Surgery waiting times at other NHS hospitals near you before accepting a referral.

This is informational data, not medical advice. Always discuss referral options with your GP. Full disclaimer.