Summary

Dr. Helaman Erickson specializes in the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, with a particular interest in dentoalveolar surgery, dental implant surgery, corrective jaw (orthognathic) procedures, facial cosmetic procedures, and maxillofacial trauma.

Dr. Erickson is dual trained in both dentistry and medicine. Originally from Arizona, he received his bachelor of science from Arizona State University graduating cum laude. Dr. Erickson then received his dental degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. His medical degree was obtained from the prestigious UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas.

Following medical school, he completed an internship in General Surgery. Dr. Erickson also received extensive training in anesthesiology through the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management at UT Southwestern and Children's Medical Center at Dallas. Dr. Erickson completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training at UT Southwestern/Parkland Memorial Hospital — internationally known as one of the premier training programs in the specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery. As part of his training, Dr. Erickson has treated patients at Parkland Memorial Hospital, Children's Medical Center of Dallas, The Veterans Affairs Hospital of Dallas, UT Southwestern University Hospitals, John Peter Smith Hospital, and Cook Children's Medical Center. He also has numerous publications on various topics in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

With extensive training in dentistry, medicine, anesthesiology, and surgery, Dr. Erickson is uniquely qualified to treat a broad spectrum of oral and maxillofacial surgical issues for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and senior patients alike.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 15 years of experience
  • 3 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Parkland Memorial Hospital
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Helaman Paul Erickson has 6 locations

Permian Basin Oral Surgery And Dental Implant Center

8101 Dorado DrOdessa, TX 79765
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 1:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Permian Basin Oral Surgery And Dental Implant Center

4610 N Garfield St Ste A6Midland, TX 79705
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 1:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Advanced Odessa Hospital And Clinics Llc

900 E 4th StOdessa, TX 79761

Odessa Regional Medical Center South Campus

900 E 4th StOdessa, TX 79761

Medical Center Hospital

500 W 4th StOdessa, TX 79761

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Dr. Helaman Paul Erickson, MDDr. Sidney P Sandidge, DDSDr. Omar Anthony MendezDr. Alfred Norman Karickhoff, MD
Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryDentistryDentistryNeonatology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
3.5 
15 Years of Experience 50 Years of Experience 63 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Odessa , TXMidland , TXMidland , TXOdessa , TX
Med School: Columbia U Med School: Baylor College of Medicine Med School: West Virginia University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Helaman Paul Erickson

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Helaman Paul Erickson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Helaman Paul Erickson has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Anesthesia
  • Dental Implantation
  • Dental Implants
  • Dentistry
  • Impacted Tooth
  • Impacted Wisdom Teeth
  • Jaw Defects
  • Oral Surgical Procedures
  • Sleep Apnea
  • TMJ Disorders
  • Tooth Removal (Tooth Extraction)
  • Tooth/Bone Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Dental Surgery, Texas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Parkland Memorial Hospital

Medical School

Columbia U
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolGraduated in 2011

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