September 17, 2026
EventNMS Match System Open for Schools
The NMS Match System opens for schools today, September 17, 2026.
The school contact of each dental school is emailed instructions and initial login credentials for accessing the NMS Match System. If your school does not receive the email by September 17, 2026, please contact NMS for assistance.
August 26, 2026
EventNMS Interview Webinar
NMS Interview is our built-in scheduling tool and is available at no extra cost to all programs registered for the 2027 Dental Match.
NMS hosted a webinar for programs on August 18, 2026, to demonstrate the features and capabilities of NMS Interview.
The webinar guided you through how to:
- Set up your interview schedule
- Add candidates and send invitations
- Manage and view your interview schedule in real-time
Here is access to the recording for you to watch in your own time.
Watch the Webinar →If you have questions about the NMS Interview process, please email dentres@natmatch.com.
May 13, 2026
EventApplicant Registration is Open for the 2027 Dental Match
Registration for the 2027 Dental Match is now open for applicants.
Information and instructions for applicants interested in participating in the Dental Match are available on the Applicant Registration page.
Answers to frequently asked questions about getting started are available in the Help Resources.
May 6, 2026
EventProgram Registration is Open for the 2027 Dental Match
Program Directors of each accredited AEGD, ANES, GPR, OMS, ORTHO, PED, PERIO, and PROS residency were emailed a personalized registration link. The registration process should be completed by the Program Director using the link provided in that email.
If your residency did not receive the registration email, please contact NMS for assistance.
A list of participating programs will be posted on the Dental Match website by August 1, 2026. Programs that have not yet registered are encouraged to do so before this date to ensure they appear on the list when it is made available to applicants.
May 6, 2026
FeatureSimplify Interview Scheduling with NMS Interview
NMS Interview is a module in the NMS Match System that makes interview scheduling fast and effortless. Candidates book their own slots, eliminating the back-and-forth emails and saving time for you and your applicants. NMS Interview is optional, but is recommended as it provides efficiencies for both programs and applicants.
Key benefits:
- ☑ Automate invitations and bookings
- ☑ Provide a modern, user-friendly, experience to your candidates
- ☑ See real-time schedules and itineraries
- ☑ Allow easy rescheduling
- ☑ Seamlessly import applicants into your Rank Order List
April 16, 2026
EventProgram registration opens May 6, 2026
Program registration for the 2027 Match will open on May 6, 2026.
Program Directors of each accredited AEGD, ANES, GPR, OMS, ORTHO, PED, PERIO, and PROS residency will be emailed a personalized link and instructions to register their residency on May 6, 2026. If your residency does not receive a registration email by May 8, 2026, please contact NMS for assistance.
Applicant registration for the 2027 Match will open on May 13, 2026. Information and instructions for applicants interested in participating in the Dental Match are available on the Applicant Registration page.
April 15, 2026
EventTimeline Change for US GPR and AEGD Programs
In the 2027 Dental Match cycle, GPR and AEGD programs will participate in Phase I of the Match (results released in November). In previous cycles, they participated in Phase II.
This change follows two years of review by NMS and the Dental Match Steering Committee, including a national survey of GPR and AEGD programs. It is responsive to feedback from GPR and AEGD programs seeking:
- A longer Post-Match period to fill positions after the Match, and
- Better alignment with non-Match programs that recruit earlier.
Please consult the FAQ addressing common questions.