NHS Oral & Dental Surgery Referral Waiting Times in London

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see an oral surgeon is

14 weeks

That's just over 3 months

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the London region. There are currently 4,681 people waiting to see an oral surgeon, with a typical wait of about just over 3 months. About 6 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks. That's the NHS target.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
14.2weeks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
▲ +11 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
4.7k
▲ +4.7k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
44
▲ +44
Been on the list for 12+ months
6 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
4,681
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
37 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
44 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
295 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Wait time over time

Median wait and % seen within 18 weeks for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.

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 faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 41st out of 113 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 11th 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.

Royal Free Hospital, London, NW3 2QG
020 3758 2000
NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Oral & Dental Surgery waiting time at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust?

The current average Oral & Dental Surgery waiting time at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is about 14 weeks.

How does Royal Free London 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.