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Visitation and funeral services will be Feb. 10 and 11 for Joan Sivers, DDS, a \u201cconscientious and beloved\u201d emeritus associate professor in the UNMC College of Dentistry, who died Feb. 2.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Sivers first joined the UNMC College of Dentistry faculty in 1983 as an assistant professor of fixed prosthodontics before being promoted to associate professor in 1989. In 1995, Dr. Sivers was named the Carlson Professor of Dentistry, an endowed position in the UNMC Department of Adult Restorative Dentistry. She was named assistant dean of clinics in 1998, a role she would hold until her retirement in 2020 \u2013 serving more than 37 years at UNMC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read Dr. Sivers\u2019 obituary here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John Reinhardt, DDS, former dean of the college, recalled that as assistant dean of clinics, Dr. Sivers handled the role \u2013 which called for managing the staff and directing operations of the college\u2019s educational clinics \u2013 superbly, with the calm demeanor, perseverance and dedication that always characterized her work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShe was a steady, dependable, well-organized, conscientious and beloved colleague,\u201d Dr. Reinhardt said. \u201cShe was also a skilled prosthodontist, teacher and positive representative of the college. Her service as a member of the Nebraska Board of Dentistry and an examiner and leader for the Central Regional Dental Testing Service are among many examples of her commitment to the dental profession. I am only one of many who will miss Joan and always remember her kindness.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During her more than 37 years of dedicated service to the college, Dr. Sivers served as interim chair of two different departments on three occasions, was a graduate faculty member and served on numerous UNMC committees, including the UNMC Faculty Senate. Dr. Sivers was involved in the dental profession at both the local and national levels, serving in several leadership roles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more about Dr. Sivers\u2019 local, regional and national impact<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Julie Marshall, DDS, an associate professor and longtime colleague of Dr. Sivers, said her institutional knowledge was invaluable, not only for implementing strategic initiatives but also for facilitating successful leadership transitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAmong her many leadership strengths was her ability to actively listen and to develop collaborative teams,\u201d Dr. Marshall said. \u201cShe had a remarkable and positive relationship with the college\u2019s support staff, the critical foundation necessary for implementing the positive work of the college\u2019s faculty.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She was an outstanding mentor, Dr. Marshall said, impacting numerous colleagues, both at UNMC but also within the larger dental communities, often through her leadership with professional organizations such as the American Association for Women Dentists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAll of these efforts focused on developing service-oriented professionals, promoting ethical standards and encouraging colleagues to use their talents to serve their patients and  communities,\u201d Dr. Marshall said. \u201cWe are so grateful for her lifetime of dedication to UNMC, our students, patients, staff and faculty.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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