Dr. Tietz is originally from New Prague, Minnesota. He attended St. Johns University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Natural Science and minored in Theology. As an undergraduate, he was an NCAA All-American and two-time Scholar All-American in wrestling. Upon graduation, he attended the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. After graduating from dental school, Dr. Tietz was commissioned as a Captain in the United States Air Force. While practicing and training among some of the Nations leading dental professionals in Oral Surgery, Endodontics, Periodontics, TMD and Prosthodontics, he expanded his dental base and received numerous awards for his various achievements. Dr. Tietz has been at New Richmond Dental since 2008. In 2015 he earned Fellowship status in The International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI).

Dr. Tietz enjoys the artistic element of dentistry, creating custom smiles for patients that are beautiful and functional in a comfortable and relaxing environment. Dr. Tietz believes that continuing education is a key to providing optimal patient care with the most advanced technology. He especially is interested in implant, sedation, and cosmetic dentistry in an environment that is calming and pain free. Dr. Tietz received his Oral Conscious Sedation permit from the Wisconsin Board of Dentistry after intensive training with the University of Minnesota School of Dentistrys Oral Surgery Department as well as through The American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. His former and current affiliations include the American Dental Association, the Minnesota Dental Association, The Wisconsin Dental Association, The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, The Academy of General Dentistry, The International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and The American Legion.

Dr. Sara McFarland received her undergraduate degree at the University of South Dakota where she majored in Business Management with a minor in Biology. She attended the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry where she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. While attending dental school, Dr. McFarland received the Technical Skill Award, as voted on by Clinical Instructors of the school.

Dr. McFarland enjoys all aspects of dentistry, but is particularly interested in oral surgery, implant dentistry, and cosmetic dentistry. Her past and present affiliations include the American Dental Association, the Wisconsin Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. McFarland is active in local study clubs and she puts emphasis on continuing education. She has earned her Fellowships through both the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and the Implant Pathway Continuum. Dr. McFarland has traveled to Guatemala to provide dental care to those in need and volunteers for Give Kids a Smile locally.

Dr. McFarlands personal interests include playing music, traveling, running races, and spending time with family and friends. She and her husband Ethan have a little girl named Loxlee, as well as a couple of fur babies.

Dentistry is a wonderful profession that allows me to provide care for others, which I have always loved to do. I enjoy being able to use my technical and artistic abilities to fulfill patients dental needs and desires. In addition, the field is constantly changing which makes every day exciting.'