China is utilizing all facilities and equipment in dentistry, however it lacks equipment. Since it has five dental colleges, it has created many dental technical schools to train dental technicians where they get the training as apprentices under a dentist`s supervision; short courses in dentistry are given in some hospitals to upgrade skills. Stomatologists are trained in the dental medical colleges. More complicated dental treatment of the various specialities such as oral surgery, Plastic Surgery, orthodontia and periodontia can be done. Flourides are present in the water in many areas of China and the caries preventive role of flourides is recognized. Acupressure is used for extractions, minor and surgical procedures and removal of impactions.