Dental Services: Waiting Lists
2026-05-31 · Department of Health and Social Care · 5548 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the average waiting time is for NHS orthodontic treatment following referral; and what steps his Department is taking to reduce waiting lists.
Answer
Data on the average waiting times for National Health Service orthodontic treatment is not held centrally. Patients referred for NHS orthodontic treatment before the age of 18 years old remain eligible for NHS-funded treatment, provided they meet the rele...