Oral & Dental Surgery Department Waiting Times in Hull

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see an oral surgeon is

24 weeks

That's nearly 6 months

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the North East and Yorkshire region. There are currently 3,306 people waiting to see an oral surgeon, with a typical wait of about nearly 6 months. 37% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

37 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
3,306
people on the waiting list
47 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
94 people
have been waiting over a year
330 people
have been approved for treatment and are waiting for a date (10% of the list)

Long waiter breakdown

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

91waiting 1–1.25 years (52–65 weeks)
3waiting 1.25–1.5 years (65–78 weeks)

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 17 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 104th out of 113 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 18th out of 18 in North East and Yorkshire

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.

Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull, HU3 2JZ
01482 875875
NHS Humber And North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Oral & Dental Surgery waiting time at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust?

The current average Oral & Dental Surgery waiting time at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is about 24 weeks.

How does Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust compare to other hospitals for Oral & Dental Surgery?

You can compare Oral & Dental Surgery waiting times across all NHS hospitals on WaitRadar to find shorter waits near you.

Can I choose which hospital I'm referred to?

Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England have the right to choose which hospital they are referred to for a first outpatient appointment. Discuss your options with your GP.

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