Infection prevention and control (IPC) education of independent contractors is a challenge for Infection Prevention and Control Practitioners (IPCP) working in community, due to the diversity of disciplines working across many services and their geographical locations. This article focuses on two differing and innovative teaching methods of play presentation and educational DVD used by the IPCP in a large city primary care trust—commissioning organisation aimed at general dental practice staff (GDPs). The experience suggests that innovative learning activities such as drama and scenario-based DVDs in teaching IPC principles may be applicable in other areas of primary care areas such as general practice, in the wider healthcare community within care homes and are transferable to acute care settings.