Prof Marko Jakovac graduated in 1993 and in the same year, he entered the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Zagreb. The Ministry of Science and Technology awarded him a scholarship in 1997 due to his high-grade point average during his studies. In 1998, he graduated from the School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb and began his internship. In 1999, he passed the state exam and enrolled in postgraduate studies in the field of dentistry. He was admitted to the School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb as a junior research assistant in 2001. In 2002, he became an assistant and began his specialization at the Department of Prosthodontics. He completed his master’s degree in 2003 under the mentorship of Prof Jasenka Živko-Babić, DMD, PhD. In 2005, he passed the specialist exam. He completed his doctoral dissertation in 2008. Since 2009, he has been an assistant professor at the Department of Fixed Prosthodontics and head of the course for professional development of doctors of dental medicine called “Advanced grinding techniques in fixed prosthodontics”.

Since 2010, he has been the head of the postgraduate course “Aesthetics of fixed prosthodontic restorations on teeth and implants”. Since 2012, he has been the holder of the undergraduate course “Preclinical and laboratory fixed prosthodontics”. He won the dean’s award for the best teacher in 2013 and introduced a new undergraduate course “Microscope in dental medicine”. Since 2015, he has been an associate professor at the School of Dental Medicine in Zagreb, and since 2018, Vice-Dean for Postgraduate Studies. He became the head of the Department of Fixed Prosthodontics in 2021 and head of the course Fixed Prosthodontics. Since 2023 he is a full-time professor at the Department of Fixed Prosthodontics. He is the author of the textbook “Preclinical and Laboratory Fixed Prosthodontics” and has written numerous chapters in other textbooks at the School of Dental Medicine in Zagreb. As an author and co-author, he wrote several scientific and professional papers. He is a mentor for more than 30 graduate theses and 5 master’s degrees. He participated in numerous projects and grants in the Republic of Croatia. He is a lecturer and organizer at a large number of international and domestic congresses and courses for the permanent training of doctors of dental medicine. He cooperates and teaches as a KOL with the companies such as Ivoclar Vivadent, Carl Zeiss and Dentsply Sirona. He is a founder and vice-president of the Croatian Society of Minimal Intervention in Dental Medicine, founder of the European Academy of Digital Dentistry and a member of the Croatian Prosthodontic Society, the Croatian Society for Dental Implantology, the Croatian Medical Association and the Croatian Chamber of Dental Medicine. He is the owner of Aesthetica polyclinic and Ae Vision educational centre.

In addition to being the author of a university textbook and numerous chapters in other academic publications, as well as a co-author of many scientific and professional papers, Prof. Marko Jakovac published his first independent book, Protocol, in 2023. Aimed at dental professionals, the book offers a transformative perspective on fixed-prosthodontic therapy—one of the most demanding disciplines in dental medicine. Protocol establishes a comprehensive standard for fixed prosthodontics, encompassing every aspect of evaluating esthetics and function. It presents a complete workflow for prosthetic fabrication, tracing the evolution from traditional analog methods to fully digital protocols. As most new materials and technologies entering the market are now tailored for digital workflows, Protocol fills a critical gap by providing clinicians with a clear, side-by-side comparison of analog and digital approaches. By highlighting the advantages of digital dentistry—especially in terms of speed, precision, and predictability—the book serves as a valuable resource for practitioners looking to enhance their clinical outcomes and embrace the future of prosthodontics. The English edition of Protocol was published in 2024 by Quintessence International, Berlin, making it accessible to a global audience of dental professionals.