Although he received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from a Romanian University, Dr. Duka is originally from Albania. After completing his DMD from BUGSDM, where he graduated with honors, Dr. Duka was invited to join the faculty. Outside of academia, he is partner of a successful dental practice and is deeply involved in philanthropy and regularly works with the Special Olympics Special Smiles, Medical Missions for Children, and the Alpha Omega Henry Schein Cares Holocaust Survivors Oral Health Program.