Short answer: Canadian clinics buy examination table paper in 12-roll cases, most often in 18-inch or 21-inch widths, with 225-foot rolls as the institutional format and 200-foot rolls as the smaller clinic format. A Canadian supplier typically ships bulk cases in 3 to 7 business days, and a four-room clinic reorders roughly every 4 to 8 weeks.
For a standard exam room, the 18-inch by 225-foot smooth exam table paper, 12 rolls per case fits most fixed tables, while the 21-inch by 125-foot perforated roll suits rooms where paper is changed between every patient and tearing at the perforation saves time.
What roll widths do Canadian exam rooms actually use?
Two widths cover most of the installed base: 18 inches for standard examination and treatment tables, and 21 inches for wider tables, bariatric tables and procedure chairs. A smaller 125-foot roll is common where the paper is replaced after each patient rather than daily.
How much table paper does one exam room use in a month?
A single room that changes paper after every patient uses noticeably more than a room changed once a day. Rather than estimating rolls from patient counts, count the changes per room per day, multiply by the working days, then divide by the roll length. The table below shows the formats clinics order and what each one is suited to.
| Format | Width | Length | Case | Suited to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smooth roll | 18 in | 225 ft | 12 rolls | Standard exam rooms, daily change |
| Smooth roll | 21 in | 225 ft | 12 rolls | Wide tables and procedure chairs |
| Smooth white roll | 18 in | 200 ft | Single roll | Small clinics topping up a case |
| Perforated roll | 21 in | 125 ft | Single roll | Per-patient change, tear-off handling |
Does smooth or crepe paper matter for a clinic?
Smooth paper is the default for exam and treatment rooms: it lies flat, does not shed fibre onto the table, and is easier to wipe. Crepe paper drapes better on curved surfaces and is generally chosen where the paper doubles as a light cover rather than a flat barrier. Whichever you pick, keep one format per building so staff are not hunting for the right roll mid-room-turnover.
What are typical lead times for table paper in Canada?
In-stock cases from a Canadian warehouse usually ship in 3 to 7 business days depending on province and distance from the depot. Full-pallet orders and mixed pallets that combine paper with other consumables take longer, because the order is assembled before it leaves. If your reorder point is set at two weeks of cover, a 7-day lead time leaves no buffer for a missed delivery, so set the reorder point on lead time plus one week of usage.
Should a clinic order boxed rolls or full cases?
Full 12-roll cases cost less per foot and keep storage simple. Boxed single rolls exist for small clinics or for a satellite site that cannot store a case. If you run several rooms, the case format is the practical unit, and it also makes par-level counting straightforward: one case equals one month of cover for a two-room practice changing paper daily.
Two purchasing details are worth writing into the order: confirm the core diameter matches your dispenser, and confirm whether the roll is perforated or continuous. Both are easy to overlook and both mean a case that cannot be used where it is needed.
Related Reading
For the cost side of the decision, see exam table paper cost per foot in Canadian clinics. For multi-room setups, read choosing one paper format for a multi-room clinic, and for treatment rooms in aesthetics settings see linen turnover between clients.
Ordering for a clinic, lab or care home? Wholesale and multi-site ordering covers case pricing and account setup, and the B2B wholesale collection lists the lines stocked for institutional buyers. Reselling? become a distributor.
Print the clinic consumables log sheet to track par levels room by room, and run the self-check if you also manage reprocessing supplies. Questions on a mixed order? Request a bulk quote or ask a compliance specialist.
Related Reading
- Exam table paper cost per foot in Canadian clinics
- Choosing one paper format for a multi-room clinic
- Linen turnover between clients
- Clinic consumables log sheet
Frequently Asked Questions
What width of exam table paper should a clinic order?
Measure the table surface, not the frame. Eighteen inches covers most standard examination tables; 21 inches is needed for wider tables, bariatric tables and procedure chairs. If a site has both, standardise on 21 inches only if the narrower tables still hold the paper securely.
How many rolls are in a case of exam table paper?
The common institutional case is 12 rolls of 225-foot paper in a single width. Smaller formats, such as a 200-foot or 125-foot roll, are often sold individually, which is why the case count should be confirmed on the purchase order rather than assumed.
How often should a four-room clinic reorder?
With daily paper changes, a four-room clinic typically works through one case per room in six to eight weeks, so a reorder point at two cases of cover is a reasonable starting figure. Clinics that change paper after every patient should recalculate from patient volume instead.
Is perforated table paper better than a continuous roll?
Perforated rolls reduce paper waste and speed up room turnover because the length is fixed. Continuous rolls let staff cut to the table length, which suits mixed room sizes. Neither changes the barrier performance of the paper.
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