Due respect to the teacher.

Not an easy or high-paying profession. I once was a teacher...I digress....

We are proud of your daughter,too! Sharing that with the teacher and other students may spark interest in something that many had not previously contemplated.

"And while he is not new to the ongoing contraversy surrounding fluoride ... fluorinated water does what the claims says it does, and it is better for your teeth than without ..."
He probably does believe fluoride is beneficial; maybe Lindsey's article will encourage further research.

A point I wonder is how could a teacher tell the class he or she doesn't support fluoridation and avoid being immediately embroiled in a political controversy.