Gateway 实践行动：探索牙科职业之路
文章发表日期:
2026.08.12
Gateway实习项目为学生提供了宝贵的机会，让他们通过真实的职场体验去探索未来可能的职业方向。今年七月学校假期期间，现就读12年级的学生Bardia Malek（12E2）在Dental Planet Manukau完成了为期五天的Gateway实习，近距离体验了牙科这一职业。像这样的经历，对于帮助学生锻炼实践技能、建立自信，尤其是明确自己未来的职业兴趣和志向，都起着重要的作用。以下是Bardia对这充实一周的心得分享，讲述他从这次宝贵经历中学到了什么：
“在学校假期的第二周，我有幸在Dental Planet Manukau完成了为期一周的Gateway实习。这一周开始前，我只是希望能积累一些工作经验，了解牙科诊所是如何运作的，但最终收获远超我的预期。这一周和团队一起工作，让我真正体会到，在平时短短40分钟的常规牙科检查背后，其实有着许多不为人知的工作。从协助准备手术、维持无菌环境，到接触病人、学习使用牙科专业软件，每一天都让我学到新东西。这一周让我印象最深的时刻，是参观实验室，亲眼看到义齿的印模和模具是如何制作出来的，还有机会亲自使用OPG扫描仪为真实病人拍摄X光片。这段经历让我深刻体会到，要为病人提供优质的诊疗服务，背后需要多少团队合作、组织协调和对细节的用心。
非常感谢Botany Downs Secondary College，尤其是学校的Careers Department以及Mrs El-Yassir，是他们促成了这次宝贵的机会。我也由衷感激Kavya抽出时间，耐心地教我了解诊所运作的方方面面，同时感谢TJ、Sweety、Ana以及团队里的其他成员，谢谢你们热情接纳我、耐心解答我的问题，让我在Dental Planet的这段时光既愉快又充满收获。”
~ Bardia Malek 12E2
来源: 学校新闻原文 （Botany Downs Secondary College）。译文如有歧义，以英文原文为准
Gateway in Action: Exploring a Career in Dentistry
Gateway placements provide students with invaluable opportunities to explore potential career pathways through authentic workplace experiences. During the July school holidays, current Year 12 student, Bardia Malek 12E2, completed a five-day Gateway placement at Dental Planet Manukau , where he gained first-hand insight into the dental profession. Experiences such as these play an important role in helping students develop practical skills, build confidence, and most importantly, confirm their interests and aspirations for future career pathways. Below, Bardia reflects on his rewarding week and shares what he learned from this valuable experience:
“During the second week of the school holidays, I had the opportunity to complete a one week long Gateway placement at Dental Planet Manukau. I went into the week hoping to gain some work experience and learn how a dental clinic operates, but I came away with far more than I expected. Spending the week working alongside the team gave me a real appreciation for everything that happens behind the scenes beyond your casual 40-minute checkup at the dentist. From helping prepare surgeries and maintaining a sterile environment to working with patients and learning how to use the dentistry software, every day was a chance to learn something new. Some of the highlights of the week for me was visiting the lab and seeing how the impressions and moulds for dentures were made and being able to x-ray real patients myself using the OPG scanner. More than anything, this experience showed me how much teamwork, organisation, and attention to detail goes into delivering great patient care. A huge thank you to Botany Downs Secondary College, especially the Careers Department and Mrs El-Yassir, for making this opportunity possible. I’m also incredibly grateful to Kavya for taking the time to teach me about every aspect of the clinic, and to TJ, Sweety, Ana, and the rest of the team for welcoming me, answering my questions, and making my time at Dental Planet enjoyable and educational."
~ Bardia Malek 12E2