NHS Oral & Dental Surgery Referral Waiting Times in Harrow

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Updated June 2026

The typical wait to see an oral surgeon is

20 weeks

That's 4½ months

The NHS Oral & Dental Surgery waiting list at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust currently has 8,458 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 20 weeks from GP referral. About 5 in 10 Oral & Dental Surgery patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 8 have been waiting over a year. London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the London region. Waits at this hospital are about 4.5 weeks longer than in June 2025. It's slipped down 48 places in the national league for this department's; now 95 out of 115 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Jun 25Jun 26
Typical wait
19.7weeks
▲ +4.5 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
5in 10
▼ -11.4 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
8.5k
▲ +2.4k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
8
▼ -84
Been on the list for 12+ months
5 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
8,458
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
36 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
8 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
657 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Wait time over time

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

▲ +4.5 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 95th out of 115 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 16th 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.

Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, HA1 3UJ
NHS North West London Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Oral & Dental Surgery waiting list at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust?

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust currently has about 8,458 patients on its Oral & Dental Surgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 20 weeks.

Does London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Oral & Dental Surgery?

About 45% of Oral & Dental Surgery patients at London North West University Healthcare 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.