Private practice care without corporate pressure
Independently owned, patient-focused
By staying out of insurance contracts, we can recommend the best labs, materials, and treatment timing for your long-term health, rather than what an insurer allows. You can still use your dental benefits, and our front office will file insurance claims for you.
What being independent means for you
In-network dentists agree to an insurance company’s fees and coverage rules. Brickyard Dental Group stays out-of-network so your dentist can recommend the care, materials, and timing that fit your needs, not an insurer’s contract.
You can still use your benefits
Being out-of-network does not mean giving up your insurance. Many PPO plans still help cover care at Brickyard Dental Group. Here’s what to expect:
We verify your benefits before treatment
You get an estimate of what your plan may cover
We file the claim for you
Your insurer sends reimbursement based on your plan
For many patients, the out-of-pocket difference is smaller than expected, especially for preventive care.
No dental insurance? You still have options
The Brickyard membership plan covers preventive care for one annual fee, including cleanings, exams, and X-rays, with no deductibles, waiting periods, or annual maximums.
For larger treatments, financing through CareCredit, Cherry, and iCredit Works can help spread costs into monthly payments. The team will review your options before treatment begins.
The one network
we do belong to
Proud to care for Columbia’s veterans
Brickyard Dental Group is proud to participate in the VA Community Care Network, helping local veterans receive dental care closer to home.
For Dr. Barno, that commitment is personal. After serving five years as an Army dentist and being an Army Combat Veteran, caring for fellow veterans remains an important part of the practice.
Dr. Barno · Army Veteran
Is this approach right for you?
A good fit if
Brickyard Dental Group may be a good fit if you want to know your dentist, understand your treatment options, and make decisions based on what is best for your health rather than what fits neatly into an insurance plan.
Maybe not if
If your top priority is the lowest possible copay, a corporate office would be a better fit. We believe it is important to be clear about that from the start.
Word gets around in Northeast Columbia
Questions about insurance and payment
Yes. Most PPO plans reimburse out-of-network treatment at some level, and Brickyard Dental Group files your claims and estimates your reimbursement in advance.
Sometimes, and less often than people assume. Preventive visits are frequently comparable once reimbursement comes through, and you always get the figure in writing before treatment.
An in-house plan for patients without dental insurance. One flat annual fee covers preventive care, with no deductible, waiting period, or annual maximum.
Only the VA Community Care Network, which allows eligible veterans to receive dental care here.
Yes, through CareCredit, Cherry, and iCredit Works for treatment that is easier to handle monthly.
Fees reflect the lab work, materials, and appointment length the dentist selects rather than a schedule negotiated by an insurer.
Ask what your plan would actually cover
Call (803) 736-1024 with your insurance card in hand, and the front office will run the numbers before you book anything.
Find us on
Rice Meadow Way
Looking for a dentist in Columbia who answers the phone before your workday starts? First appointments begin at 7 AM. We’re located just off the Clemson Road corridor in Northeast Columbia. Patients drive in from Blythewood, Elgin, Lugoff, Forest Acres, and Lake Carolina.
Mon 7:00–3:00
Tue–Thu 7:00–4:00
Fri 8:00–3:00