Oral & Dental Surgery Department Waiting Times in East Grinstead

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see an oral surgeon is

16 weeks

That's nearly 4 months

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the South East region. There are currently 7,410 people waiting to see an oral surgeon, with a typical wait of about nearly 4 months. 56% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

56 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
7,410
people on the waiting list
39 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
59 people
have been waiting over a year
657 people
have been approved for treatment and are waiting for a date (9% of the list)

Long waiter breakdown

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

55waiting 1–1.25 years (52–65 weeks)
4waiting 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 about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 49th out of 113 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 3rd out of 16 in South East

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.

Holtye Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3DZ
01342 414000
NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Oral & Dental Surgery waiting time at Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?

The current average Oral & Dental Surgery waiting time at Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is about 16 weeks.

How does Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation 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.