Question 1

How much does a oral surgery course cost in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Across the 11 verified oral surgery courses listed here, published fees run from £1,200 to £10,710. Shorter hands-on courses sit at the lower end; university-validated diplomas and master's programmes sit at the top. Some providers only quote on enquiry, and those are shown as "fee on enquiry" rather than a guess.

Question 2

Do these courses count as GDC verifiable CPD hours?

Accepted Answer

Where a provider states verifiable CPD hours we show them — in this group they range from 24 to 360 hours. The GDC expects you to keep your own record of verifiable CPD with aims, objectives and outcomes, so check the provider's certificate details before you book. Where hours are not published we leave the field blank instead of assuming.

Question 3

Can I study oral surgery online?

Accepted Answer

Yes — 2 of the 11 listed oral surgery courses are delivered online or as a hybrid of online teaching and hands-on days. Practical skills such as preparation, placement and suturing are almost always taught in person, so expect at least some attendance on the clinical courses.

Question 4

How long do these courses take?

Accepted Answer

It varies by format: 1 day; 5 days, roughly a month apart; 12 months, online with case mentoring. One-day courses are the quickest route to verifiable hours, while certificates, diplomas and master's programmes run from several months to a few years part time.

Question 5

Where do these courses run, and when do they start?

Accepted Answer

Teaching locations include Exeter, London, London; Manchester, Manchester, Online, Watford. 6 of these courses have published start dates, listed on each course page. Popular hands-on courses fill months ahead, so check dates before you plan study leave.

Oral SurgeryCompared side by side.

Diploma in Oral Surgery

MSc / PGDip Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Totally Surgery

PGDip / PGCert in Oral Surgery

5 Module Minor Oral Surgery Course (2027)

MSc Oral Surgery

Hands-on Oral Surgery Masterclass

1-Day Hands-On Minor Oral Surgery Skills Workshop

The Extraction Course (LUX8)

Oral Surgery Workshop for GDPs

Diploma in Dental Implantology & Oral Surgery (EduQual Level 7)

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