Your Pleasant Plains Dental Team

Meet Shanice Strong, DMD

Dr. Shanice Strong is a compassionate and patient-focused dentist dedicated to helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles. Originally from Clarendon, Jamaica, she brings a warm and welcoming approach to dentistry that helps patients feel comfortable and cared for at every visit.

Dr. Strong earned her Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry with a minor in Spanish, graduating cum laude from Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia. She then received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine in 2016. She is a proud member of the American Dental Association and has a special clinical interest in cosmetic dentistry and dental implants.

Dr. Strong believes dentistry is a unique blend of art and science. She takes pride in listening closely to her patients, building genuine connections, and collaborating to create personalized treatment plans while delivering gentle, thoughtful care.

Outside the office, Dr. Strong enjoys spending time with family and friends, gardening, working out, and playing pool, pickleball, and tennis. She also loves traveling and hopes to explore more of Europe, Washington State, and the U.S. national parks—while visiting her home in Jamaica as often as possible. Dr. Strong is passionate about giving back and regularly volunteers through programs such as Give Kids a Smile, A Day for Kids, and We Serve free dental care events.

Meet Dr. Henk Grobbelaar

Dr. Grobbelaar grew up in Pretoria, South Africa and immigrated to North Carolina during high school. He attended UNCC where he completed his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Biology. He then graduated from The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, with a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. After dental school, he decided to move back home to Charlotte to be closer to family. Dr. G enjoys spending time with his wife and 1-year-old daughter. He also enjoys going on trips to the mountains for hiking and snowboarding.

Meet Dr. Nikhil Alaigh, DDS, FICOI

Nikhil Alaigh, DDS, FICOI (Dr. Nik for short) is a general dentist originally from New Jersey.

Dr. Nik graduated with a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Rutgers University and attended dental school at New York University College of Dentistry, where he graduated in 2017. He was awarded a 4-year scholarship during dental school which gave him the privilege to serve as an Active-Duty Army Officer in Bavaria, Germany, and at Ft. Liberty, NC. He recently resigned as a Reserve Officer, promoting to the rank of Major.

He completed a 1-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry in Spartanburg, SC/Bessemer, AL after leaving active duty. While he trained in all aspects of dentistry, he was able to focus on surgical procedures such as implant placement and restoration, and bone and sinus augmentation. He was also able to simultaneously complete the Comprehensive Implant Residency Program in Bessemer, AL. This experience gave him the ability to obtain his Fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. (ICOI).

Prior to joining Pleasant Plains, Dr. Nik practiced in Boone, NC and Charlotte, NC.

In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, puppy, family, and friends. He also enjoys watching football, playing the guitar, going on hikes, and weight training.