January 22, 2024
EventPhase II Match Results Now Available
Results for Phase II of the Match are now available to participating applicants, programs, and schools in the NMS Match System.
Match result notification emails have been sent to all applicants and programs that submitted Rank Order Lists as well as to school representatives. If you have not received your Phase II Match result email, log in to the NMS Match System and access your match result online.
Programs and applicants who have matched should contact the other party to acknowledge the Match result. Programs must send letters of confirmation of the Match results to matched applicants within 10 days of the release of the Match results. Matched applicants must return the letter of confirmation in accordance with the program's instructions within 30 days of the release of the Match results.
Programs that did not fill all of their available positions can offer those positions in the Post-Match Process. Any applicant who did not obtain a position in Phase I or Phase II of the Match is eligible to participate in the Post-Match Process.
January 12, 2024
EventPhase II Results will be available January 22, 2024
Results for Phase II of the Match will be released to applicants, programs, and schools on January 22, 2024.
Match result notification emails will be sent to match participants on the morning of January 22, 2024, with the intention of having all emails sent by 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Due to unreliable email exchanges and inbound servers, we cannot guarantee a delivery time for the emails.
Beginning at 12:00 p.m. noon Eastern Time on January 22, each applicant and program who participated in Phase II as well as school representatives can log into the NMS Match System to access their Phase II Match results online.
AEGD, US GPR, OMS and PED programs that do not fill all their available positions or have new positions may participate in the Post-Match Process. Any applicant who does not obtain a position in Phase I or Phase II of the Match may participate in the Post-Match Process.
January 5, 2024
EventThe Phase II Rank Order List Deadline is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, January 12
Applicant and program Rank Order Lists for Phase II of the Match for AEGD, US GPR, OMS and PED positions must be entered and certified in the NMS Match System by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, January 12, 2024.
Applicants that do not intend to participate in the Dental Match should withdraw from the Match. Applicants who withdraw are still permitted to participate in the Post-Match Process for positions that remain available after the Match.
Programs that have no acceptable applicants to rank or wish to withdraw a program from the Match because it no longer has positions available must also indicate this through the NMS Match System by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, January 12.
December 11, 2023
EventPhase II Rankings Now Open
The NMS Match System is now available for applicants and programs to submit rankings for Phase II of the Dental Match for the following types of positions:
- Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD)
- US General Practice Residency (GPR)
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS)
- Pediatric Dentistry (PED)
The Phase II Rank Order List deadline is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, January 12, 2024. Rank Order Lists must be entered and certified in the NMS Match System by the deadline to be used in the Match.
We strongly recommend that applicants and programs enter and certify Rank Order Lists well before the deadline date to avoid potential problems near the deadline.
November 24, 2023
EventNMS Match System Open for Phase II Updates
The NMS Match System is now open for applicants to update their information for Phase II of the Match.
Applicants who did not obtain a position in Phase I of the Match can update their account information, personal information, and participation status for Phase II of the Match
The NMS Match System will open for Phase II rankings on December 11, 2023.
November 20, 2023
EventPhase I Match Results Now Available
Results for Phase I of the Match are now available to participating applicants, programs, and schools in the NMS Match System.
Match result notification emails have been sent to all applicants and programs that submitted Rank Order Lists as well as to school representatives. If you have not received your Phase I Match result email, log in to the NMS Match System and access your Phase I match result online.
Programs and applicants who have matched should contact the other party to acknowledge the Match result as soon as possible after 12:00 p.m. noon Eastern Time on November 20. Programs must send letters of confirmation of the Match results to matched applicants within 10 days of the release of the Match results. Matched applicants must return the letter of confirmation in accordance with the program's instructions within 30 days of the release of the Match results.
ORTHO, PERIO, PROS, ANES and Canadian GPR programs that did not fill all of their available positions can offer those positions in the Post-Match Process. Any applicant who did not obtain a position in Phase I of the Match is eligible to participate in the Post-Match Process or in Phase II of the Match.
November 13, 2023
EventPhase I Results will be available November 20, 2023
Results for Phase I of the Match will be released to applicants, programs, and schools on November 20, 2023.
Match result notification emails will be sent to match participants on November 20, 2023 in the morning, with the intention of having all emails sent by 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Due to unreliable email exchanges and inbound servers, we cannot guarantee a delivery time for the emails.
Beginning at 12:00 p.m. noon Eastern Time on November 20, schools, as well as every applicant and program who participated in Phase I can log into the NMS Match System to access their Phase I Match result online.
Programs and applicants who have matched should contact the other party to acknowledge the Match result as soon as possible after 12:00 p.m. noon Eastern Time on November 20. Programs must send letters of confirmation of the Match results to matched applicants within 10 days of the Phase I Match Results Day. Matched applicants must return the letter of confirmation in accordance with the program's instructions within 30 days of the Phase I Match Results Day.
Applicants who did not obtain a position in Phase I and ORTHO, PERIO, PROS, ANES and Canadian GPR programs that did not fill all of their available positions or have new positions may participate in the Post-Match Process.
November 6, 2023
EventThe Phase I Rank Order List Deadline is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 13
Applicant and program Rank Order Lists for Phase I of the Match for ORTHO, PERIO, PROS, ANES and Canadian GPR positions must be entered and certified in the NMS Match System by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 13, 2023.
Applicants who only intend to rank AEGD, US GPR, OMS and PED programs should participate in Phase II of the Match and do not need to do anything in the NMS Match System at this time.
Applicants that do not intend to participate in either Phase I (for ORTHO, PERIO, PROS, ANES and Canadian GPR programs) or Phase II (for AEGD, US GPR, OMS and PED positions) should withdraw from the Match. Applicants who withdraw are still permitted to participate in the Post-Match Process for positions that remain available after the Match.
Programs that have no acceptable applicants to rank or wish to withdraw a program from the Match because it no longer has positions available must also indicate this through the NMS Match System by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 13, 2023.
October 23, 2023
EventPhase I Rankings Now Open
The NMS Match System System is now available for applicants and programs to submit rankings for Phase I of the Dental Match for the following types of positions:
- Orthodontic (ORTHO)
- Periodontic (PERIO)
- Prosthodontic (PROS)
- Dental Anesthesiology (ANES)
- Canadian General Practice Residency (GPR-CAN)
The Phase I Rank Order List deadline is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 13, 2023. Rank Order Lists must be entered and certified in the NMS Match System by the deadline to be used in the Match.
We strongly recommend that applicants and programs enter and certify Rank Order Lists well before the deadline date to avoid potential problems near the deadline.
US GPR, AEGD, OMS, and PED programs participate in Phase II of the Match. Applicants who only intend to rank those program types should participate in Phase II of the Match and do not need to do anything in the NMS Match System at this time.
October 23, 2023
Best PracticesRanking Strategy and Best Practices
We want to remind you of several best practices that you should use when submitting a Rank Order List for the Match:
Rank All Acceptable Choices
Participants may rank as many choices as they wish. Submitting a longer Rank Order List will not jeopardize your chances of matching with your most preferred choice but may increase the likelihood of getting a Match.
Rank Your Choices According To Your True Preference
Don't consider how highly an applicant or program might rank you when ordering the choices on your Rank Order List. Using any strategy other than ranking according to your true preference may lead to a worse result for you.
Do Not Rank Any Choice That Is Unacceptable
Applicants can only be matched with programs that are on their Rank Order List. Programs can only be matched with applicants that are on their Rank Order List. Do not rank any applicant or program that you would not want to match with under any circumstances.
July 24, 2023
FeatureNMS Interview: An easier way to schedule interviews
NMS Interview is a new module in the NMS Match System that provides an easy and automated way for programs to schedule their interviews. A free trial is available to all programs.
With NMS Interview, programs add their interview event dates to the system, import a list of applicants they want to interview, and send invitations online. Applicants receive the invitations and instantly self-schedule themselves into available timeslots.
Programs and applicants can manage their interview schedules in real-time from a central platform and view itineraries of their interview schedules. Programs can also import applicants from NMS Interview to their Rank Order List, which saves time and simplifies the ranking process.
Please contact NMS if you have any questions about NMS Interview.
May 2023
EventApplicant and Program Registration for the 2024 Dental Match is Now Open
Registration for the 2024 Dental Match opened for applicants on May 10, 2023.
Information and instructions for applicants interested in participating in the Match are available on the Applicant Registration page.
Program Directors of each accredited AEGD, ANES, GPR, OMS, ORTHO, PED, PERIO, and PROS residency were emailed a personalized link and instructions to register their residency for the 2024 Match. If your residency did not receive the registration email, please contact NMS for assistance.