Dr. Ježina was born in 1968 in, in Akron (Ohio), USA. After graduating from the University of Zagreb School of Dental Medicine she obtained her degree in dentistry in 1991.
Her continued commitment to postgraduate studies has ensured that she has kept up to date with the latest dental developments and techniques. In 1997 she gained her degree of Masters of Science in Orthodontics at University of Zagreb School of Dental Medicine. She then continued her training program, where she obtained the Doctoral degree in Oral Medicine at the same University in 2012. In 1999 she started her own private dental practice in Split, which has grown to become one of the top private dental practices in Dalmatia. Deeply committed to continuing education, Dr. Ježina constantly enhances her knowledge by participating in courses throughout the world: In 2004 she became member and executor of Education and mentoring programs in implant surgery by Nobel Biocare, and four years later she awarded the diploma of Master implant program at the American University UCLA; in 2009 she continued education at the Malo Clinic in Lisbon. Between 2006 and 2012 Dr. Ježina developed her skills in fixed, removable and computer-assisted orthodontics in London under prof. Andrew McChance; in 2010 she attended a course in cosmetic dentistry and non prep veneers under the President of the European Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Galip Gürel (European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry) in Istanbul. Dr. Ježina is also an authorized expert witness in the field of dental medicine. She is currently in the process of training in further postgraduate studies in the field of Health Management at the Faculty of Medicine in Zagreb.
In 2006 Dr. Ježina launched a self-financed program for caries prevention in preschool and school children in the region of Split, and in 2012 she became leader of the European caries prevention project «Live, Lough and Learn» – also for Split area. Dr. Ježina gained excessive experience in the fields of cosmetic dentistry, orthodontic surgery, implantology, gnathology and dermal filler treatments.
Dr. Ježina is committed to excellence in patient care based upon sound scientific evidence and principles. She is uniquely trained under some of the best clinicians in the world. She is committed to practicing the highest level of dentistry based on her experience and qualifications , always trying to implement the latest and best practices. At the same time she is a great lecturer herself who willingly and often shares her knowledge and experience with colleagues at international, regional, and national conferences. She published a number of scientific and technical papers.
Dr. Marina Ježina is member of the Croatian Chamber of Dental Medicine, Croatian Medical Association, Croatian Society of Dental Implantology, the Society of Forensic Diagnosis and Therapy, Global Institute for Dental Education (USA), and the Croatian Society of Expert Witnesses.